Yankees eye pitcher Clay Holmes as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in acquiring former pitcher Clay Holmes from the New York Mets ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Holmes, who has not pitched since May due to a fractured right fibula, is nearing his MLB return after a recent rehab start. The Mets are expected to be active sellers, with several players including Holmes potentially on the trade block. Scouts from the Yankees, White Sox, Phillies, Rays, Rangers, Dodgers, and D-backs were present for Holmes' latest outing. The Mets have not made official statements about Holmes' future, and he is scheduled to pitch again on August 2, the day before the deadline.
- •Yankees show interest in Mets pitcher Clay Holmes.
- •Holmes is recovering from a fractured right fibula.
- •Mets expected to be active sellers before the trade deadline.
- •Holmes scheduled to pitch on August 2, one day before the deadline.
- •Scouts from multiple teams observed Holmes' latest rehab start.
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