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• Durability: Similar to Hoffman, one of the most crucial aspects is how quickly teams can adapt him to new demands, prepping his body for an increased workload.

A critical consideration is to proactively manage his off-season regime to prepare for the transition. For successful conversion to happen, teams must be willing to take that chance based on objective data and insights into Holmes’ mechanics and performance metrics.

Conclusion: A Calculated Risk

For a small market team, investing in relievers like Hoffman and Holmes could yield long-term benefits — assuming a thoughtful application of pitching development and a commitment to understanding the pitcher’s mechanics.