On Friday evening, the New York Mets played the Athletics at Citi Field.
The Mets lost by a score of 4-0.
Injury For New York Mets
GettyClay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets leaves the game against the Athletics in the sixth inning at Citi Field on April 10, 2026 in New York City.
Clay Holmes got the start, going 5.1 innings with three strikeouts and one earned run.
However, he left with an injury.
The New York Mets wrote: “Clay Holmes was removed from today’s game with left hamstring tightness.”
The two-time MLB All-Star had gotten off to an incredible start to the season.
He came into play with a 2-0 record and 1.42 ERA in his first two starts.
MLB Fans React To Holmes’ Injury
GettyClay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Athletics at Citi Field on April 10, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@nymetssnews: “We are falling apart”
@SubwayToShea: “Ouch… and Holmes has been our best starter so far. #Mets #LGM”
@TreIindor20: “Did anyone ever teach the Mets what stretching is”
@eazye2234: “Sell at the deadline this is not a contender”
GettyClay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on March 30, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
@Eggys_Cards: “Lmfao the misery never ends”
@RJIppolito: “Oh boy…this season is gonna fade fast”
@WardyNYM: “Please just be a tight hammy that needs to be loosened up and nothing more”
Holmes’ MLB Career
GettyClay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Holmes was picked in the ninth round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
The 33-year-old has also spent time playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees over nine MLB seasons.
He has gone 38-30 with a 3.60 ERA in 346 games (37 starts).
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported an update after the game.
He wrote: “The good news for the Mets: doesn’t sound like Clay Holmes’ hamstring injury is too serious. There’s at least some hope he can make his next start.
The Mets will wait and see what the coming days bring.”
Mets Right Now
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets meets with Sean Manaea #59 and Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets at the mound in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on April 08, 2026 in New York City.
The Mets dropped to 7-7 in their first 14 games of the 2026 season, which has them as the third-place team in the National League East.
They are 3-4 in the seven games they have played at Citi Field.
Following their series with the Athletics, the Mets will head on the road to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 13.
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