Mets say Clay Holmes' broken leg likely to heal in time for return late this season
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes is expected to return late this season after fracturing his right fibula from a 111.1 mph comebacker during a game against the Yankees. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the injury will require six to eight weeks to heal, followed by a six-week ramp-up period. Despite the setback, the team remains hopeful about Holmes' contribution both on and off the field in the final two months of the season.
- ▪Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula from a 111.1 mph comebacker hit by Yankees' Spencer Jones.
- ▪Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated Holmes will need six to eight weeks to heal and a subsequent six-week ramp-up before returning.
- ▪Holmes is 4-4 with a 2.39 ERA this season and joins several other key Mets players on the injured list.
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