Clay Holmes's promising start for the New York Mets was cut short on Friday night due to an unwelcome injury. The right-hander exited his outing against the Oakland Athletics with one out in the sixth inning after experiencing left hamstring tightness.

The Mets, trailing 1-0 at the time, saw manager Carlos Mendoza and a team trainer visit the mound following a single by Oakland's Jacob Wilson. After a brief discussion, Holmes departed with the trainer and was relieved by Tobias Myers.

Up to that point, Holmes had been effective, allowing just one run on five hits over 5.1 innings, striking out three. The early exit is a concern for a pitcher who had begun the season strong, entering the game with a perfect 2-0 record and a stellar 1.50 ERA across his first three starts.

This setback comes as Holmes looks to build on a solid first year with the Mets, where he led the team with 12 wins in 2024. The veteran, who signed a significant three-year deal in the offseason after a successful stint as the Yankees' closer, will now be a key player to watch on the injury report as the Mets assess the severity of the hamstring issue.