In a devastating turn of events for the New York Yankees, relief pitcher Clay Holmes left Friday's game in the top of the fifth inning with an injury that has left fans and coaches alike fearing the worst. According to sources, Holmes believes he has suffered a fractured leg, a diagnosis that eerily echoes a similar injury he suffered with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the spring of 2020. The news is a significant blow to the team, which was already facing a tough stretch of games. With the MLB season heating up, the Yankees will be forced to regroup and find a way to replace Holmes' crucial contributions to their bullpen.
Clay Holmes knew by the time he left Friday’s game in the top of the fifth that he likely had a fractured leg, having experienced a similar injury with the Pirates in the spring of 2020.
