The New York Mets have placed pitcher Clay Holmes on the injured list with a leg injury. The move removes the 33-year-old reliever from the active roster as the team continues to navigate injury concerns.
Holmes, who reached the 500-strikeout milestone earlier this season on April 10, has been a veteran presence for the Mets' pitching staff. The right-hander is also tracking toward his 50th career win, currently sitting at 40 victories, and approaching 400 career game appearances with 353 under his belt.
The injury adds to the challenges facing the Mets, who currently sit at 21-26 and in last place in the National League East, 10.5 games behind the division leader. Despite a recent three-game winning streak, the team has struggled this season with a .447 winning percentage.
The Mets' roster composition shows 13 pitchers on the active roster, and Holmes' absence will require the team to adjust their bullpen depth as they work to climb back into contention in the competitive NL East division.