In a disappointing turn of events, New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes faced a tough outing against the Texas Rangers, resulting in a game-ending grand slam by rookie Wyatt Langford. The 7-4 loss on Tuesday night not only dropped the Yankees out of first place in the AL East but also raised questions about Holmes' role as the team's closer.
Holmes, a two-time All-Star, has struggled this season, blowing a major league-high 11 saves in 40 chances. Manager Aaron Boone, usually supportive of his players, did not confirm Holmes' position as the closer after the game, hinting at a possible change in the role.
