Mets' Clay Holmes: Exits start with trainer - CBS Sports
Mets' Clay Holmes: Exits start with trainer
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Clay Holmes:
- As of May 2, 2026, Holmes has been productive early in the season with strong percentages: a 1.75 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across about 36 innings, and solid strikeout numbers, signaling continued effectiveness for the Mets when healthy [source: FOX Sports, May 2, 2026].[1]
- In late April, reports indicated he was cleared to start after hamstring concerns, with bullpen sessions going well and plans for an upcoming start against the Dodgers; this followed positive strength tests and a favorable bullpen result [CBS Sports, April 28, 2026].[2]
- Earlier in the month, there was a setback when he exited a start with hamstring tightness, prompting a team evaluation, though subsequent notes suggested he was on track to return shortly after further evaluation [CBS Sports, April 10, 2026].[3]
- Rest-of-season projections from some outlets in early May show him with an ERA around 1.69 and WHIP near 0.98 with multiple starts and bullpen roles contributing to Mets’ late-season depth [RotoWire, May 2, 2026].[4]
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