Clay Holmes Likely To Avoid Surgery, Could Return In August

"Holmes told reporters, including Chelsea Janes of SNY, that surgery hasn't been ruled out, but doesn't appear to be necessary. Manager Carlos Mendoza was equally optimistic about the outlook for Holmes. "Yes, definitely we'll see him this season," Mendoza said, relayed by ESPN. The skipper added that Holmes is expected to need six to eight weeks to heal, plus an additional ramp-up period similar to Spring Training, which would be another month and a half or so. That schedule would get Holmes back into the Mets' rotation sometime in August."

"Holmes was struck by a 111 mph line drive off the bat of outfielder Spencer Jones in the fourth inning of the first game in the Subway Series. He somehow stayed in, wiggling out of a bases-loaded jam later in the frame. Holmes was removed after walking Jazz Chisholm Jr. with one out in the fifth inning. The veteran starter fractured his right fibula on Friday against the Yankees."

"The Holmes injury was the latest in a laundry list of health concerns for the Mets. The pitching staff is already missing right-hander Kodai Senga and reliever . On the hitting side, shortstop Francisco Lindor, outfielder Luis Robert Jr., and first baseman Jorge Polanco remain out. Catcher Francisco Alvarez tore the meniscus in his right knee earlier this week."

"The Mets dropped the first game against the Yankees, but rallied to win the next two, including a wild walk-off win on Sunday. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor blasted a two-out, three-run home run off closer David Bednar to send the game into extra innings. Rookie Carson Benge finished off the comeback by driving in the game-winning run in the 10th inning. The Mets went 5-1 this week, improving their record to 20-26."

Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula in a game against the Yankees and is expected to miss a significant portion of the season. Holmes said surgery has not been ruled out but does not appear necessary. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence that Holmes will return this season, estimating six to eight weeks for healing plus a ramp-up period similar to Spring Training. That timeline would place Holmes back in the rotation in August. Holmes was hit by a 111 mph line drive in the fourth inning, stayed in briefly, then was removed after walking Jazz Chisholm Jr. The injury adds to multiple Mets health absences affecting pitching and hitting, while the team recently improved its record with wins over the Yankees.

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