Clay Holmes exits Mets' game Friday with apparent lower body injury

Clay Holmes left the Mets’ game on Friday against the Athletics in the top of the sixth inning under the guidance of a trainer.

Holmes appeared to be stretching his leg in the middle of the frame before giving up a single to Jacob Wilson and leaving the game. He was replaced by Tobias Myers despite throwing 81 pitches.

The veteran right-hander had kept the A’s largely at bay in his third start of the season. He had limited them to one earned run on five hits and three walks before his departure.

Holmes has been one of the team's most dependable starters early in the season. He entered Friday's game with a 2-0 record and lowered his ERA to 1.50 and WHIP to 1.11 across 18 innings with his latest outing.

If Holmes needs to miss time, the Mets could elect to add Sean Manaea back to the rotation, stretch out Myers or look into the minor leagues where Christian Scott and Jonah Tong are each coming off strong outings.

Check back for more updates on Clay Holmes' exit from Friday's game.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets' Clay Holmes exits Friday with apparent lower body injury