Clay Holmes
RP - New York Yankees
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Clay Holmes delivered a solid performance, allowing just one hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning to notch the save as the Yankees defeated the Twins 8-5.
Fantasy Impact
Holmes's ability to keep runs off the board in crucial situations continues to make him a reliable option for saves in fantasy leagues. With a season ERA now sitting impressively at 1.32 and accumulating 18 saves, Holmes remains a must-start in all formats. His consistent strikeout numbers and low ERA are particularly valuable in categories leagues, though his WHIP at 1.24 suggests some caution. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy Holmes with confidence, especially in save situations.
Clay Holmes worked a clean inning on Sunday against the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Holmes needed just 12 pitches to record his 17th save on the season.
Clay Holmes recorded his 16th save of the season in a nail-biter, as the Yankees edged out the Angels 2-1.
Fantasy Impact
Holmes allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless inning, managing to keep the Angels at bay despite not recording any strikeouts. This performance underscores his role as a reliable closer for the Yankees, even though his WHIP may cause some concern for fantasy managers. With a solid ERA of 1.48 and a strong strikeout rate, Holmes remains a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of saves. However, his relatively high WHIP and BABIP suggest that he could be prone to more stressful outings, which might affect his consistency and, consequently, his fantasy value.
Clay Holmes delivered a flawless performance, securing his 15th save of the season in the Yankees' 4-1 win over the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Holmes needed just seven pitches to complete a perfect inning, striking out one batter along the way. This outing further cements his role as a reliable closer for the Yankees, with his ERA tightening to an impressive 1.57 and his WHIP standing firm at 1.17. Fantasy managers should continue to value Holmes highly, especially given his strong strikeout rate and consistent save opportunities. His ability to maintain a low ERA and solid strikeout-to-walk ratio makes him a top-tier option in all formats.
Clay Holmes delivered a solid performance, securing a save as the Yankees shut out the Mariners 5-0.
Fantasy Impact
Holmes threw 20 pitches over 1.1 innings, allowing two hits and striking out two without surrendering any runs. This outing continues to solidify Holmes's role as a reliable closer for the Yankees, with his ERA tightening to an impressive 1.64 and his save tally rising to 14 for the season. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.2 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.17) should keep him as a top fantasy option among relief pitchers, despite a slightly elevated WHIP of 1.23. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy Holmes with confidence whenever save opportunities arise.