Yankees option Jonathan Holder

It's been a rough couple of weeks for Jonathan Holder.

Took this down to double-check the numbers. No, they're correct. Ouch.

Jonathan Holder's last six appearances, including tonight: 5 1/3 IP, 13 H, 13 ER (21.94 ERA). — Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 25, 2019

Over his last 13 appearances, the 26-year-old has allowed 13 earned runs over just 5 1/3 innings pitched. During Monday night's contest, Holder couldn't record an out, allowing five earned runs and two home runs prior to being removed from the game. After last night's game, Holder met with the media to discuss his recent struggles:

Jonathan Holder met the media shortly before he was optioned to Triple-A, and explained what he thinks has gone wrong for him as of late. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/zUXCoSVRom

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) June 25, 2019

Due to the recent struggles, the Yankees have decided to option the struggling right-hander to Triple-A.

Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Jonathan Holder to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) June 25, 2019

The organization is hopeful that Holder can use this minor league stint to get back on track. This approached worked recently for reliever Chad Green, who was also struggling mightily when the Yankees decided to option him to Triple-A. After working on some things in the minor leagues, Green has returned to the Bronx and has looked rather effective ever since. With the team's upcoming schedule (including a trip to London), it should be no surprise that the Yankees decided to option Holder to Triple-A. The organization is hopeful that he can eventually figure his struggles out and rejoin the big league club at some point in the near future. In a corresponding move to replace Holder on the 25-man roster, the Yankees recalled left-hander Stephen Tarpley from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Continue to follow the Bronx Pinstripes team for all the latest news and updates regarding the New York Yankees.