2026 Stats
W-L
2-0
ERA
1.40
WHIP
0.78
K
22
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Holderman was non-tendered by the Pirates in November following a disastrous 2025 season that saw him collect a 7.01 ERA and 18:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He later signed with Cleveland. The 30-year-old reliever entered the season with a career 3.58 ERA and 23.8 percent strikeout rate, so he's a good bet to bounce back to some degree in 2026 in a new setting. He'll try to win a low-leverage role and is unlikely to be in the mix for saves should Cade Smith lose his job. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Guardians in December of 2025.
Thriving in bullpen
Holderman allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Washington.
Analysis
Holderman has been near perfect since the Guardians recalled him in late April, which is encouraging given that the team recently placed Erik Sabrowski (elbow), a high-leverage reliever, on the injured list. In 13 appearances since being called up, Holderman has allowed just one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out 19 over 16.1 innings. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that health is the main reason for his success in 2026 after the reliever logged a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 25.2 innings for the Pirates last year. While Tuesday's outing was in a low-leverage spot, manager Stephen Vogt has recently incorporated Holderman late into close games. Within the last week, he's earned two wins and a hold.
Holderman has been near perfect since the Guardians recalled him in late April, which is encouraging given that the team recently placed Erik Sabrowski (elbow), a high-leverage reliever, on the injured list. In 13 appearances since being called up, Holderman has allowed just one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out 19 over 16.1 innings. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that health is the main reason for his success in 2026 after the reliever logged a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 25.2 innings for the Pirates last year. While Tuesday's outing was in a low-leverage spot, manager Stephen Vogt has recently incorporated Holderman late into close games. Within the last week, he's earned two wins and a hold.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
19
Last 10 Games
17
Last 5 Games
13
How many pitches does Colin Holderman generally throw?
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What part of the game does Colin Holderman generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-2%
BAA vs LHP
2026
-25%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .236 | 45 | 25 | 35 | 4 | |||
| Since 2024vs Right | .241 | 51 | 21 | 51 | 7 | |||
| 2026vs Left | .167 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |||
| 2026vs Right | .125 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .286 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .348 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 3 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .247 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .207 | 31 | 9 | 23 | 4 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
Even Split
2026
-18%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 3.83 | 1.42 | 49.1 | 9.1 | 4.4 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 3.83 | 1.32 | 47.0 | 8.8 | 4.2 | ||||
| 2026Home | 1.23 | 0.68 | 7.1 | 11.0 | 2.5 | ||||
| 2026Away | 1.50 | 0.83 | 12.0 | 9.8 | 2.3 | ||||
| 2025Home | 5.68 | 1.66 | 12.2 | 7.1 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2025Away | 8.31 | 2.23 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 7.6 | ||||
| 2024Home | 3.68 | 1.50 | 29.1 | 9.5 | 5.2 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.45 | 1.05 | 22.0 | 10.2 | 3.3 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Colin Holderman compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
4.40K/9
10.2BB/9
2.3HR/9
0.5Fastball
96.8 mphERA
1.40WHIP
0.78BABIP
.217GB/FB
1.50Left On Base
80.9%Exit Velocity
82.2 mphBarrels/BBE
8.1%Spin Rate
2381 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
29.1%Swinging Strike
12.6%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
Holderman emerged as a high-leverage option out of the Pittsburgh bullpen in 2023, and he appeared to be taking another step forward through the first half of 2024. At the close of July, he had an impeccable 1.77 ERA, backed by a 28 percent strikeout rate. Things went sideways quickly from there, as he endured a four-game stretch during which he allowed seven earned runs across just 3.1 innings. Whether it was a phantom IL stint or a legitimate wrist injury, Holderman missed nearly all of August but managed to rebound across the campaign's final month. Zooming out, even at his best, Holderman doesn't own the prototypical strikeout stuff of a closer. However, his strong close to the 2024 campaign and proven ability to excel as a setup man could set Holderman up for save opportunities if David Bednar struggles early in 2025.
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Heading back to majors
Cleveland recalled Holderman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Sent down to Triple-A
The Guardians optioned Holderman to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
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Nets one-year deal with Cleveland
The Guardians signed Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
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No contract from Pittsburgh
Holderman was non-tendered by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
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Dropped from 40-man
The Pirates designated Holderman for assignment Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Likely to be cut loose
According to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates aren't expected to tender Holderman a contract for 2026.
Analysis
The right-hander recorded 48 holds with a 3.52 ERA for the Pirates across the previous two seasons, but he was injured and ineffective in 2025. Holderman finished with a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances, so the Pirates are likely to move on rather than pay his estimated $1.75 million salary for 2026.
The right-hander recorded 48 holds with a 3.52 ERA for the Pirates across the previous two seasons, but he was injured and ineffective in 2025. Holderman finished with a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances, so the Pirates are likely to move on rather than pay his estimated $1.75 million salary for 2026.