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Jeff McNeil gets 2 hits in return to Citi Field, leading Athletics over Mets 4-0

Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field, including a run-scoring single in a three-run ninth inning that helped the Athletics beat the New York Mets 4-0 as their pitch...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Clay Holmes leaves Mets start vs. A's because of left hamstring tightness

Clay Holmes haw left his start for the New York Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning because of left hamstring tightness

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Exits start with trainer Holmes was removed from his start Friday against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

Impact Holmes had been pitching well Friday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 5.1 innings, but the Mets' trainers saw something they didn't like and made the call to pull the 33-year-old. More details on his injury will likely come after the team takes a closer look at him.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mets open 3-game series at home against the Athletics

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Friday

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Clay Holmes baffles Giants in Mets' lopsided shutout win Deadspin | Clay Holmes baffles Giants in Mets' lopsided shutout win

APRIL 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Shuts down Giants in victory Holmes (2-0) earned the win over San Francisco on Saturday, allowing three hits and walking two batters while striking out four over seven scoreless innings.

Impact Holmes allowed exactly one baserunner in each of his first four innings and then went into shutdown mode. Over his final three frames, he yielded just one baserunner (on a single). Holmes wasn't overpowering, getting just seven whiffs and four punchouts, but he picked up his second win and first quality start of the campaign. Through two outings, he has allowed just two runs across 12.2 frames while posting a 9:5 K:BB.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Holmes, Myers limit Giants to 3 hits in Mets' 9-0 romp

Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

San Francisco Giants host the New York Mets Saturday

The San Francisco Giants host the New York Mets on Saturday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Limits Cardinals during win Holmes (1-0) earned the win against the Cardinals on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings.

Impact Holmes surrendered an early run in the first inning but settled in from there, shutting down St. Louis over the next four frames. The right-hander was one out away from a quality start before Nolan Gorman tagged him for a solo homer in the sixth, immediately ending his outing. Following this strong start to the season, the 33-year-old is lined up to face San Francisco in his next start, a favorable matchup given the Giants' offensive struggles so far in 2026.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette hits the road and ends his hitless skid, helping the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Cardinals

Bo Bichette drove in two runs after a rough opening weekend, sparking the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Mets veteran Sean Manaea will open the season in a relief role rather than the starting rotation

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will open the season working out of the bullpen rather than having a spot in the starting rotation

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Fans six in return from WBC Holmes gave up one run on two hits over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact Seeing his first action for the Mets this spring since returning from a stint in the WBC with Team USA, Holmes entered the game in the fifth inning and went the rest of the way, tossing 44 of 62 pitches for strikes. The veteran righty has looked good in the Grapefruit League, posting a 2.84 ERA and 13:3 K:BB over 12.2 innings, but it's not quite clear where Holmes fits in New York's starting picture unless the team commits to using a six-man rotation -- Kodai Senga appears to be healthy and back in peak form, while David Peterson has done nothing this spring to lose his spot.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

After shining vs. Great Britain, Holmes departs Classic to rejoin Mets JUPITER, Fla. -- Mets pitcher Clay Holmes returned from a brief but effective stint with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday,...

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Holmes, McLean ready for intense Classic competition - and to hang with Kersh PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean are at different points in their lives and careers, yet as they prepared to join Team U...

MARCH 1 • MLB.COM

Holmes toying with idea of throwing lefties for a curve PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Each spring, pitchers around baseball experiment with fresh grips and pitch types, adding weapons to their arsenal i...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Already stretched out for WBC Holmes gave up two runs on one hit and two walks over 3.2 innings in the Mets' Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays on Monday. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander threw 57 pitches (30 strikes) as he prepares to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Holmes' one real mistake came on an 82.2 mph curveball to Kazuma Okamoto, which the Japanese slugger put over the fence in center field for a two-run home run. It's a pitch Holmes didn't throw at all in 2025. Once he returns to camp from the WBC, Holmes will be battling with Kodai Senga for the fifth spot in the Mets' Opening Day rotation, although with only two days off through the first three weeks of their schedule, it's possible the team will roll with a six-man rotation out of the gate.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kay rips former Yankees pitcher: 'the Mets deserve better than that' New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes signed a three-year, $38 million contract in December 2024, taking him across town after four seasons — an...

FEBRUARY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Proposed Mets trade sees New York deal Clay Holmes, top prospects for $300 million two-time Cy Young to create awesome 1-2 punch with Freddy Peralta | Sporting News This would give the Mets a scary roster.

JANUARY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first

Freddy Peralta says he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency, but he wants to get settled in New York first

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Mets boss David Stearns completed Peralta trade after anniversary dinner

David Stearns wasn’t about to let his wedding anniversary get in the way of landing an ace

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brando...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

David Stearns says he's not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is best

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans