Clay Holmes' broken leg reminds him of a similar injury he suffered in 2020
Clay Holmes suffered a broken right fibula after being struck by a comebacker during a game. This injury reminded him of a similar incident in 2020 when he was hit by a ball during spring training. Holmes is expected to be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks as he recovers.
- ▪Clay Holmes was hit by a 111.1 mph comebacker from Spencer Jones.
- ▪He broke his right fibula and will be out until at least August.
- ▪Holmes compared this injury to one he suffered in 2020 from a hit by Nelson Cruz.
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