Holt was called up to the majors for the first time on July 6,2014,and made his debut that night replacing Ryan Raburn in right field in the ninth inning,but did not make a plate appearance.[7] Holt was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus on July 8.[8] Holt was recalled on August 1.[9] On August 13,Holt got his first major league hit with a single up the middle against the Arizona Diamondbacks.[10]
Holt was sent back down to the minors only to be recalled on August 19,2014,as Raburn was put back on the disabled list again.[11] Holt made his first pinch hit debut as an Indian for Chris Dickerson in the sixth inning hitting a two-out,two-run double the same day as being called up again.[12]
Cincinnati Reds
Holt was designated for assignment by the Indians on September 23,2015. He was then claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. Holt made the Reds' Opening Day roster in the 2016 season.[13]
Holt was called upon to pitch for the first time in his career in an August 22,2016 game between the Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park. The Dodgers had hit seven homers in the 18–9 game and the Reds' bullpen was depleted in the eighth inning. Holt pitched the ninth,delivering 60mph knuckleballs and "batting-practice fastballs" to retire the side on 5 pitches.[14]
Los Angeles Dodgers
Holt signed with the Dodgers as a minor league free agent for the 2017 season and was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[15] He was in eight games for Oklahoma City and 12 for the Tulsa Drillers and was released on May 16.
↑"DUCKS ADD PAIR OF FORMER MAJOR LEAGUERS". liducks.com. May 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018. while outfielder Tyler Holt has announced his retirement and been placed on the club's reserve/retired list.
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