Clay Holmes

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Chicago Cubs · Pitcher

Age 336' 5" · 245 lbsThrows Right

#290 Preseason

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Now with the Mets after a stint with the Yankees, this two-time All-Star continues to offer value as a reliable mid-rotation starter who posts strong strikeout numbers and maintains respectable ERA and WHIP metrics. Through early 2026, Holmes has demonstrated excellent command with a 2.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across limited action, though his 45 strikeouts in just 52.2 innings suggest he could deliver meaningful production in the K column if given consistent workload. The primary risk heading into the season is workload uncertainty—at 33 years old with primarily a starter's recent workload, managers need to monitor whether the Mets utilize him consistently enough to accumulate wins and strikeouts. His track record of two All-Star selections and the strong early-season indicators point to solid streaming value and depth starter appeal in 2026.

News Updates

Clay Holmes completes third rehab start for Mets
New York Mets relief pitcher Clay Holmes completed his third rehab assignment as he works his way back from a fibula injury. Holmes is progressing toward returning to active duty for the Mets as the team navigates the trade deadline period.
Aug 3, 2026
Clay Holmes Progresses in Fibula Rehab
Clay Holmes threw 2.1 innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts. The Mets pitcher is recovering from a fibula injury and appears to be progressing well in his return to action. His continued development in rehab games suggests he may be nearing a return to the major league roster.
Jul 24, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	Pittsburgh Pirates	11	4	1	3	0	6.84	2.01	21	26.1	23
2019	Pittsburgh Pirates	35	0	1	2	0	5.58	1.62	56	50.0	36
2020	Pittsburgh Pirates	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.50	1	1.1	0
2021	2 teams▼	69	0	8	4	0	3.60	1.17	78	70.0	29
2022	New York Yankees	62	0	7	4	20	2.54	1.02	65	63.2	20
2023	New York Yankees	66	0	4	4	24	2.86	1.17	71	63.0	23
2024	New York Yankees	67	0	3	5	30	3.14	1.30	68	63.0	22
2025	New York Mets	33	31	12	8	0	3.53	1.30	129	165.2	66
2026	2 teams▼	15	15	6	7	0	2.83	1.12	65	86.0	30
Career	Totals	359	50	42	37	74	3.53	1.28	554	589	249

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	State College Spikes	13	13	5	3	0	2.28	1.08	34	59.1	29
2013	West Virginia Power	26	25	5	6	0	4.08	1.47	90	119.0	69
2015	2 teams▼	9	9	1	2	0	2.48	1.07	26	36.1	8
2016	Altoona Curve	26	26	10	9	0	4.22	1.48	101	136.1	64
2017	Indianapolis Indians	25	24	10	5	0	3.36	1.38	99	112.2	59
2018	2 teams▼	23	17	8	3	0	3.29	1.36	108	101.1	40
2019	2 teams▼	12	0	3	1	1	6.41	1.93	16	19.2	16
2026	3 teams▼	3	3	1	1	0	3.86	1.37	8	11.2	4
Career	Totals	137	117	43	30	1	3.64	1.39	482	596.1	289

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.1 mph

Avg Spin2166 rpm

Whiff %21.0%

K %18.6%

BB %8.6%

Hard Hit %41.8%

Barrel %4.8%

xERA4.07

xBA Against0.257

xSLG Against0.369

BA Against0.210

SLG Against0.293

GB%59.8%

FB%18.3%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

Pittsburgh Pirates

6.84

2.01

26.1

2019

Pittsburgh Pirates

5.58

1.62

50.0

2020

Pittsburgh Pirates

0.00

1.50

1.1

2021

2 teams▼

3.60

1.17

70.0

2022

New York Yankees

2.54

1.02

63.2

2023

New York Yankees

2.86

1.17

63.0

2024

New York Yankees

3.14

1.30

63.0

2025

New York Mets

3.53

1.30

129

165.2

2026

2 teams▼

2.83

1.12

86.0

Career

Totals

359

3.53

1.28

554

589

249

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

State College Spikes

2.28

1.08

59.1

2013

West Virginia Power

4.08

1.47

119.0

2015

2 teams▼

2.48

1.07

36.1

2016

Altoona Curve

4.22

1.48

101

136.1

2017

Indianapolis Indians

3.36

1.38

112.2

2018

2 teams▼

3.29

1.36

108

101.1

2019

2 teams▼

6.41

1.93

19.2

2026

3 teams▼

3.86

1.37

11.2

Career

Totals

137

117

3.64

1.39

482

596.1

289