New York Yankees star closer named to MLB All-Star Game

New York Yankees star closer named to MLB All-Star Game image

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes was named to the American League All-Star Game, the league announced Sunday.

This is Holmes' second All-Star nod, and he's the third Yankees player to be named to the All-Star team in 2024, joining Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.

In 37 games and 36 innings pitched, Holmes has a 3.00 ERA, 37 strikeouts and eight walks. He has converted 19-of-24 save opportunities.

Holmes' 19 saves are the third-most in the American League behind Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase (27) and Baltimore Orioles' Craig Kimbrel (22).

Here's a look at the rest of the American League pitchers:

American League pitchers

PositionNameTeam
SPGarrett CrochetWhite Sox
SPTarik SkubalTigers
SPTanner HouckRed Sox
SPSeth LugoRoyals
SPCole RagansRoyals
SPLogan GilbertMariners
SPCorbin BurnesOrioles
SPTyler AndersonAngels
RPMason MillerAthletics
RPClay HolmesYankees
RPKirby YatesRangers
RPEmmanuel ClaseGuardians