The New York Yankees reinstated closer Clay Holmes Prior to their game against The, they will be able to access the 15-day injured waiting list on Monday. Los Angeles Angels.
Holmes was in a slump when New York sent him to the IL on August 17. Holmes had reported feeling tightness in his lower back the day before and said that an IL stint was possible.
Holmes shared that Holmes had a back problem and was looking for the best solution.
Holmes claimed that Holmes’ back initially felt locked up while playing catch with his opponent before the game against him. Tampa Bay Rays.
Holmes stated that Holmes felt it was the smartest thing to do, to let it go and play it smart rather than trying to force through something that could be worse than it is.
The 29-year-old has developed into one of the Yankees’ most reliable bullpen arms, especially with former closer Aroldis Chapoman enduring a rollercoaster year.
Holmes stated that it was “certainly frustrating to deal with right now,” at the time of the IL announcement. “Just because that’s kinda where we are, but I think it’s probably the smartest thing to do. I believe there will be another man who can do the job and I have complete trust in that individual. We play our best baseball when it is necessary.
Chapman was sent back to the IL for the second time this season on Saturday. The Yankees didn’t have a relief pitcher until Holmes activation.
Holmes was one of the best relievers in baseball through the first half of the season, putting up a 1.37 ERA and a 2.00 FIP through 39 games and 39⅓ innings pitched, earning an appearance in the All-Star Game after taking over as the team’s closer when Chapman went on the injured list the first time this season.
Holmes’ situation has deteriorated recently. Since July 12, Holmes has appeared in 11 games, posting a 10.24 ERA, allowing 11 runs in 9⅔ innings pitched while striking out 11 batters and allowing 10 walks.
On Monday, the Yankees also placed Marwin Gonzalez, infielder/outfielder, on the paternity roster, and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.