Clay Holmes Exits Mets Game Due to Hamstring Tightness Concerns

Clay Holmes exited Friday’s game at Citi Field with left hamstring tightness. The move came in the sixth inning of a 1-0 game against the Oakland Athletics.

Reports noted Clay Holmes Exits Mets Game Due to Hamstring Tightness Concerns, according to team officials. Manager Carlos Mendoza and a trainer went to the mound immediately.

Game moment and exit

Holmes faced Jacob Wilson in the top of the sixth. Wilson turned Holmes’ cutter into a left-field hit, the A’s fifth of the night.

After the play, Holmes spoke briefly with Mendoza and the trainer. He then walked off the field accompanied by the trainer.

Performance and pitch details

Holmes completed 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run. He gave up five hits and issued three walks.

He threw 81 pitches. His final pitch was an 86.7 mph cutter, a few ticks below his usual velocity. Team staff noted overall speed dipped during the inning, which could reflect workload.

Context and date

The appearance occurred at Citi Field on April 10, 2026. The Mets trailed the A’s 1-0 when Holmes departed.

Bullpen implications

Tobias Myers was summoned and allowed a full warmup on the mound. Sean Manaea has been used as a long reliever early this season.

If Holmes needs time off, Manaea would be the most natural bullpen option to cover extended innings. The Mets had entered the season with a largely healthy rotation, a streak now in question.

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