Clay Holmes Navigates Injury Recovery Amid Uncertain Mets Future

WHO:

NY Post - Clay Holmes, Mets right-hander

MLB.com - Andy Green, Mets interim manager

WHAT:

NY Post - Clay Holmes is on the cusp of returning to the mound, but the chances of it being for the Mets seem slim.

MLB.com - Andy Green stated that if Holmes felt good after Thursday’s start for Syracuse, his rehab stint could be on the shorter side, potentially requiring only two starts.

MLB.com - Holmes can opt out of his contract after this season, increasing the likelihood of a trade.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes made his first Minor League rehab start after recovering from a fractured right fibula.

MLB.com - Holmes gave up two runs on three hits, walked two batters, and struck out two over 2 1/3 innings.

MLB.com - Holmes posted a 2.39 ERA over nine starts (52 2/3 innings) prior to his injury.

MLB.com - The Mets are seen as likely sellers as the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline approaches.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Holmes pitched for Triple-A Syracuse against Scranton-Wilkes Barre.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is mentioned as a significant date for potential trades.

WHY:

MLB.com - Holmes could be a candidate to be dealt as the Mets are likely to sell players before the Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - Holmes has indicated he would be open to signing a contract extension to stay with the Mets.

HOW:

MLB.com - Holmes threw 51 pitches during his rehab start, with 28 of those being strikes.

MLB.com - Andy Green stated that Holmes would likely need at least one more rehab appearance after Thursday’s outing.

Clay Holmes is nearing a return to the mound, but it appears unlikely that he will be doing so with the Mets. According to Andy Green, if Holmes feels good after his start for Syracuse on Thursday, his rehab stint could be shorter than expected, possibly requiring just two starts. With the 2026 Trade Deadline approaching on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, the possibility of a trade is heightened, especially since Holmes can opt out of his contract after this season.