The New York Mets have sidelined right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes for at least 15 days after he suffered a broken right fibula during Friday’s matchup against the New York Yankees when a batted ball struck him.
To fill the roster spot, the team brought up right-hander Joey Gerber from their Triple-A Syracuse affiliate.
The injury occurred when Holmes was struck by a blistering 111.1-mph liner off the bat of Spencer Jones during the fourth inning. Despite the impact, Holmes continued pitching and threw to seven additional batters before leaving the game. Medical imaging at the stadium confirmed the bone fracture.
“It’s a huge blow,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “He’s been one of the most consistent guys that we had in that rotation.”
The 33-year-old Holmes has compiled a 4-4 record with a 2.39 ERA across nine starts this season. Throughout his major league career spanning appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018-21), New York Yankees (2021-24) and Mets, he holds a 40-34 record with a 3.53 ERA over 353 total appearances, including 44 starts.
Gerber, age 29, previously appeared in one relief outing for the Mets last month. His major league career includes 20 relief appearances with the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays and Mets dating back to 2020, posting a 3.27 ERA.
