Clay Holmes

Clay Holmes delivered a tense inning but managed to secure the save in the Yankees' 2-0 victory over the Rays on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Holmes allowed one hit and two walks but struck out three, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA for the season. Despite the high pitch count and some control issues, Holmes continues to be a reliable option for saves, now tallying his 12th of the season. His ability to escape jams without surrendering runs boosts his fantasy value, though the walks are a slight concern. Fantasy managers should continue to ride Holmes's hot streak but keep an eye on his WHIP and walk rates, which could spell trouble if they start trending in the wrong direction.

Clay Holmes delivered a solid performance, allowing just one hit and striking out two to notch a save in the Yankees' 5-3 victory over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues Holmes's streak of scoreless appearances, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA for the season. His ability to suppress runs while posting a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (18.00) and a commendable 9.9 K/9 rate makes him an elite option in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward saves and strikeouts. Holmes's consistent performance, underscored by his 11th save, solidifies his role as a reliable closer for the Yankees, making him a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Clay Holmes delivered a strong performance, securing his ninth save of the season as the Yankees edged out the Orioles 2-0.

Fantasy Impact

Holmes allowed just one hit and struck out three batters over 1.2 innings, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA. This outing continues a stellar season for Holmes, who has been a reliable asset in the closer role. His impressive 16.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 0.93 WHIP are indicators of his dominance and control, making him a top-tier option for fantasy managers in need of saves and strikeouts. As long as he maintains this form, Holmes should be considered a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Clay Holmes secured his eighth save of the season, allowing two hits in a scoreless inning as the Yankees topped the Rays 5-3 on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not recording a strikeout, Holmes effectively managed to keep the Rays from scoring, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA. His performance this season continues to be a mixed bag for fantasy managers; while his saves are valuable, his low strikeout rate (5.4 K/9) and relatively high WHIP (1.20) might raise concerns. Holmes's ability to avoid walks and earned runs is commendable, but his dependency on balls in play (.324 BABIP) suggests some vulnerability. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his WHIP and BABIP trends, as they could indicate potential fluctuations in his performance while the reliever remains a reliable option to rack up saves moving forward.

Clay Holmes secured his seventh save of the season, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning as the Yankees topped the Blue Jays 6-4 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not recording any strikeouts, Holmes's ability to prevent runs remained intact, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA. His performance this season, characterized by a solid 6.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.11 WHIP, suggests that while he's effective, he's skating on thin ice given the high number of baserunners.