Mets Notes: Latest on Clay Holmes, Tobias Myers one name being considered to take rotation spot
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula after being hit by a comebacker during a game against the Yankees, sidelining him for several weeks. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Holmes will not require surgery and is expected to return this season, though he won't begin throwing for 6 to 8 weeks. Tobias Myers is among the candidates being considered to fill the rotation spot left vacant by Holmes' injury.
- ▪Clay Holmes fractured his fibula after being struck by a line drive from Yankees rookie Spencer Jones.
- ▪An MRI confirmed the fracture, but surgery is not required, and Holmes is expected to return this season.
- ▪Mendoza stated Holmes won't start a throwing program until the fracture heals, which may take 6 to 8 weeks.
- ▪Tobias Myers is one name under consideration to replace Holmes in the Mets' starting rotation.
- ▪Juan Soto was the only player who spoke to the media following the game, praising Holmes.
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