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prior to their drive for the playoffs, and now he’s slated to leave through free agency.

After losing his job as a closer after giving up a grand slam to the Texas Rangers on September 3, Holmes topped MLB with thirteen failed saves. Regardless, he was a valuable free agency due to his solid play in the postseason and the rest of the season as a setup man.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com ranked the right-hander as the 18th-best free agent this offseason. Feinsand predicted that teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and the Los Angeles Angels would be interested in signing him.

“Holmes’ walk year was a roller coaster, as the righty earned his second All-Star nod in three years with a strong first half, then lost his closer job in early September after suffering his 11th blown save of the season,” writes Feinsand. “But Holmes resurrected his value with a good finish and a solid postseason, putting him in line for a good deal this offseason.”

The Yankees continued to put their faith in Holmes even after removing him from the closer role for the last month of the season and the whole postseason. Even in the playoffs, manager Aaron Boone had faith in Holmes.

“I never felt like he was far off,” Boone remarked, as reported by MLB.com. During one stretch, he took a few heavy hits and missed a few save opportunities. However, his command was always consistent, and everything was in its proper place…

I knew he had what it took to handle it, even though I switched up the job a bit. Having exceptional pitching skills is vital. It was encouraging to witness him conclude the season strongly. Obviously, throwing the ball as effectively as he is for our team at the moment.

“I never felt like he was far off,” Boone remarked, as reported by MLB.com. During one stretch, he took a few heavy hits and missed a few save opportunities. However, his command was always consistent, and everything was in its proper place…

I knew he had what it took to handle it, even though I switched up the job a bit. Having exceptional pitching skills is vital. It was encouraging to witness him conclude the season strongly. Obviously, throwing the ball as effectively as he is for our team at the moment.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers search for a new closer with the trade of Carlos Estevez at the deadline, Holmes would be an excellent addition to their roster.