Clay Holmes Might Return in Time to Be Dealt, But Barely
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes has begun his rehab process as trade deadline speculation links him to the Dodgers.
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The brief
Clay Holmes has made his first minor league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse. During the outing, he pitched 2.1 innings, yielding two runs and recording two strikeouts.
Coverage from MLB.com, SNY, and Amazin' Avenue focuses on the specifics of the rehab start. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Nation emphasize the timing of his return in relation to the trade deadline, with the Dodgers specifically connected to the All-Star pitcher.
Future developments center on Holmes' progress through his rehab assignments and whether a deal will be reached before the trade deadline.
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Quick answers
How did Clay Holmes perform in his first rehab start?
According to MLB.com, Holmes pitched 2.1 innings, allowing two runs and striking out two batters.
Which team is linked to Holmes in potential trade talks?
Sports Illustrated reports that the Dodgers are connected to the Mets pitcher in a potential trade deadline swing.
Where did Holmes make his rehab appearance?
He pitched for Triple-A Syracuse, as reported by SNY.
Coverage (6)
- Mets likely to trade $26 million All-Star right-handed starter by MLB deadline Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Mets' Clay Holmes pitches 2.1 innings in first rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse SNY · 3h ago
- Dodgers Connected to All-Star Mets Pitcher in Potential Trade Deadline Swing Sports Illustrated · 3h ago
- Mets Morning News: Holmes makes rehab start, OMG star heads to Broadway Amazin' Avenue · 3h ago
- Holmes yields 2 runs, fans 2 in 1st Minor League rehab start MLB.com · 3h ago
- Clay Holmes Might Return in Time to Be Dealt, But Barely Bleacher Nation · 3h ago
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