Clay Holmes Has Fractured Fibula, Will Be Out "For A Long Time"
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula during a game against the Yankees and is expected to be out for an extended period, as confirmed by manager Carlos Mendoza.
- Holmes sustained the injury in the 4th inning but initially remained in the game before leaving after 4 1/3 innings; X-rays post-game revealed the fracture.
- Holmes has been a key starter for the Mets with a 2.39 ERA and a top-10 groundball rate, making his loss a significant setback for a struggling team with an 18-26 record.
- The Mets' rotation has been middle-of-the-pack overall but has dealt with injuries to other starters like Kodai Senga and Justin Hagenman, compounding the impact of Holmes' injury.
- To fill the rotation gap, the Mets may rely on remaining starters Nolan McLean, Peralta, Christian Scott, and bullpen arms like David Peterson and Sean Manaea, or potentially call up prospect Jonah Tong.