New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes left his start against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning on Friday night due to left hamstring tightness. The 33-year-old right-hander was pulled after allowing a single to Jacob Wilson, with manager Carlos Mendoza and an athletic trainer coming to the mound. Holmes had thrown 92 pitches through five innings, allowing one run on five hits with three strikeouts and three walks.

Holmes, who signed a $38 million, three-year contract with the Mets as a free agent in December 2024, had been performing well this season with a 2-0 record and 1.50 ERA in three starts. The former New York Yankees closer led the Mets last year with 12 wins, 31 starts, and a 3.53 ERA. His departure came during a 4-0 loss to Oakland, with Tobias Myers replacing him on the mound.

The injury is a concern for the Mets as they try to build on their strong start to the season. Holmes had been a key addition to their rotation, and his health will be crucial as New York aims to compete in the tough National League East division.