Brewers in pursuit of Clay Holmes as Mets near deadline deal
Milwaukee has emerged as a suitor for Mets reliever Clay Holmes, with New York expected to finalize a trade by 6pm ET.
The Brewers are actively pursuing Clay Holmes in trade talks with the Mets, according to a source cited by Mark Feinsand. The Mets are expected to complete a deal involving Holmes by 6pm ET. Joel Sherman first reported Milwaukee's interest in the reliever. The report carries credibility given two independent beat reporters corroborating the same timeline.
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