So the Mets will look to add more pitching through any means necessary to supplement a rotation that consists of Kodai Senga, David Peterson (left), Paul Blackburn, Montas and Holmes, with Tylor Megill and Jose Butto as depth options.

The Mets were in the midst of the general managers meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes' agent brought up the idea of converting the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie season.

With the Mets' need in their starting rotation, Clay Holmes' request to start did not jar the team's front office but rather piqued their interest.