Clay Holmes Might Return in Time to Be Dealt, But Barely
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes has begun a minor league rehab assignment, sparking speculation about his availability before the looming MLB trade deadline.
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Clay Holmes completed his first rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 2.1 innings. During the outing, he yielded two runs and struck out two batters.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, SNY, Amazin' Avenue, MLB.com, and Bleacher Nation emphasizes the timing of his return. Reports suggest that while Holmes is nearing a return to the roster, the window for a potential trade is narrow.
Observers are tracking whether Holmes will be fully cleared for a transaction before the deadline. It remains to be seen if interested clubs, including the Dodgers, will finalize a move for the All-Star right-hander.
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Quick answers
What was the result of Clay Holmes's recent rehab start?
He pitched 2.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing two runs and recording two strikeouts.
Which team is currently linked to a potential trade for Holmes?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been connected to the pitcher in trade deadline discussions.
What is the status of the potential trade?
Reports indicate the Mets are likely to trade the right-hander, though the timing depends on his return from the minor league assignment.
Coverage (6)
- Mets likely to trade $26 million All-Star right-handed starter by MLB deadline Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Dodgers Connected to All-Star Mets Pitcher in Potential Trade Deadline Swing Sports Illustrated · 17h ago
- Mets' Clay Holmes pitches 2.1 innings in first rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse SNY · 17h ago
- Mets Morning News: Holmes makes rehab start, OMG star heads to Broadway Amazin' Avenue · 17h ago
- Holmes yields 2 runs, fans 2 in 1st Minor League rehab start MLB.com · 17h ago
- Clay Holmes Might Return in Time to Be Dealt, But Barely Bleacher Nation · 17h ago
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