Colin Holderman

66+1⁄3 innings pitched. ^[5] Holderman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[6]

In 2021, Holderman pitched for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies of the Double-A Eastern League. He had a 3.38 earned run average and served as Binghamton's closer. Assigned to the Arizona Fall League after the regular season, he had a 8.71 earned run average during 11 games and the Mets opted not to add him to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. ^[6] He began the 2022 season with the Syracuse Mets of the Triple-A International League. The Mets promoted Holderman to the major leagues on May 15, 2022. ^[7] He made his major league debut that afternoon at Citi Field and pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners. ^{[8] [9]}

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 22, 2022, the Mets traded Holderman to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Daniel Vogelbach. ^[10] The Pirates subsequently assigned him to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians ^[11] and promoted him to the major leagues on August 2. ^[12] In nine appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, Holderman posted a 1–0 record and 6.75 ERA with six strikeouts across 10+2⁄3 innings pitched. ^[13]

On May 4, 2023, Holderman pitched an immaculate inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, retiring Taylor Walls, Luke Raley, and Christian Bethancourt in order. ^{[14] [15]} In 58 appearances out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh, he compiled an 0–3 record and 3.86 ERA with 58 strikeouts and two saves over 56 innings of work. ^[16]

Holderman made 55 appearances out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh during the 2024 season, registering a 3–6 record and 3.16 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 51+1⁄3 innings pitched. ^[17]

Holderman made 24 appearances for the Pirates in 2025, but struggled to an 0–2 record and 7.01 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save across 25+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 18, 2025, Holderman was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. ^[18] On November 21, he was non-tendered by the Pirates and became a free agent. ^[19]

Cleveland Guardians

On December 11, 2025, Holderman signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians. ^[20]

Personal life

Holderman was raised with an older sister, Taylor, who has Angelman syndrome, ^[21] younger brother Casey, and younger sister Cassidy. ^[22]

Holderman married his wife, Casey Spence, in December 2020. ^{[22] [23]}

In May 2023, Holderman and his wife announced they were expecting a child in November 2023. ^[24] They had a daughter, Tanner. ^[25]

In March 2024, Holderman was hospitalized with a severe case of Influenza A virus. ^[26]

References

1. Schweizer, Mason (June 22, 2018). "BBCHS grad Holderman gearing up for a return to professional baseball". The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
2. Zell, Brent (July 19, 2016). "Bourbonnais native off to great start pitching in Mets' organization". Kankakee Times. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
3. report, Daily Journal staff (April 11, 2017). "Holderman excels in Class A debut". The Daily Journal.
4. Schweizer, Mason (April 2, 2020). "Ex-BBCHS star Holderman enjoying time at home with baseball on pause". The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
5. "Colin Holderman – Stats – Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
6. "Meet the Mets' unknown flame-throwing reliever". Newsday. April 1, 2022.
7. Schweizer, Mason (May 15, 2022). "BBCHS graduate Holderman makes Major League debut with New York Mets". The Daily Journal.
8. "Colin Holderman Stats". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
9. "Seattle Mariners at New York Mets Box Score, May 15, 2022". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
10. "New York Mets get Daniel Vogelbach from Pittsburgh Pirates in trade for rookie reliever Colin Holderman". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
11. "Pro update: Holderman assigned to Pirates' AAA club; Headrick, Dodd promoted to Class AA". Daily Journal . July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
12. Gorman, Kevin (August 2, 2022). "New Pirates reliever Colin Holderman ready for bigger role after being traded by Mets". TribLIVE.com.
13. "Colin Holderman 2022 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
14. delos Santos, Justice (May 4, 2023). "Colin Holderman pitches immaculate inning for Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
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18. "Pirates Designate Four Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
19. "National League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
20. "Guardians sign reliever Holderman to 1-year deal". ESPN.com. December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
21. Mackey, Jason (May 19, 2023). "Off The Bat: How being 'My Sister's Keeper' has inspired Pirates reliever Colin Holderman". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
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26. Mackey, Jason (March 24, 2024). "Pirates reliever Colin Holderman expects to miss start of season after 'rough' bout with flu". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 10, 2025.

External links

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Colin Holderman
Holderman with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025
Cleveland Guardians – No. 35
Pitcher
Born: (1995-10-08) October 8, 1995 (age 30) Bourbonnais, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 15, 2022, for the New York Mets

v t e Cleveland Guardians current roster
Active roster	0 Petey Halpin 1 Ángel Martínez 2 C. J. Kayfus 4 Brayan Rocchio 6 David Fry 7 George Valera 9 Kyle Manzardo 10 Daniel Schneemann 11 José Ramírez 13 Gabriel Arias 22 Nolan Jones 23 Bo Naylor 24 Chase DeLauter 26 Logan Allen 27 Austin Hedges 28 Tanner Bibee 29 Tim Herrin 30 Johnathan Rodríguez 32 Gavin Williams 33 Hunter Gaddis 35 Colin Holderman 36 Cade Smith 38 Steven Kwan 43 Shawn Armstrong 44 Slade Cecconi 52 Matt Festa 54 Joey Cantillo 62 Erik Sabrowski 63 Peyton Pallette 65 Doug Nikhazy 66 Daniel Espino 71 Kahlil Watson 73 Ángel Genao 74 Juan Brito 75 Connor Brogdon 77 Parker Messick 80 Austin Peterson 91 Andrew Walters 92 Franco Alemán 95 Yorman Gómez
Restricted list	45 Luis Ortiz 48 Emmanuel Clase
Non-roster invitees	17 Stuart Fairchild 40 Carlos Hernández 46 Dom Núñez 60 Pedro Ávila 75 Dayan Frías 76 Wuilfredo Antunez 79 Cameron Barstad 94 Steven Pérez -- Codi Heuer
Coaching staff	Manager 12 Stephen Vogt Bench coach 57 Tony Arnerich First base/Catching 15 Sandy Alomar Jr. Assistant hitting 85 Junior Betances Hitting 56 Grant Fink Assistant pitching 81 Brad Goldberg Pitching 51 Carl Willis Assistant pitching 86 Joe Torres Third base/Infield 53 Rouglas Odor Assistant hitting 83 Dan Puente Bullpen 88 Caleb Longshore Coach/Interpreter 89 Agustin Rivero Hitting analyst -- Josh Tubbs Bullpen catcher 82 Ricky Pacione Bullpen catcher 72 Eric Rodríguez Outfield/Base running 84 J. T. Maguire Field coordinator 87 Andy McKay