Yankees’ Aaron Boone Offers 2-Word Response On Former All-Star’s Gruesome Injury
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a brief two-word reaction to former Yankees All-Star Clay Holmes' gruesome leg injury suffered while pitching for the Mets. Holmes broke his leg after being struck by a comeback hit during a game against the Yankees. The injury adds to a string of setbacks for the Mets, who have struggled with player injuries and performance this season.
- ▪Clay Holmes broke his leg after being hit by a line drive from Spencer Jones during a game against the Yankees.
- ▪Holmes had been one of the Mets' top performers this season with a 2.39 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings.
- ▪Yankees manager Aaron Boone responded to the injury by saying, 'That sucks,' acknowledging the severity and misfortune of the incident.
- ▪The Mets have faced multiple injuries this season, including those to Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez, and Luis Robert Jr.
- ▪Carlos Rodon's command issues and Max Fried's elbow injury have also created uncertainty in the Yankees' starting rotation.
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BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Boone Offers 2-Word Response On Former All-Star’s Gruesome InjuryByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 08:00am EDTBALTIMORE, MD - MAY 12: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches his team play against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 12, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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