The Mets delivered a positive update on Clay Holmes as the right-hander looks to return to the team.
Interim manager Andy Green told the media prior to Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays in Toronto that Holmes is set to throw a bullpen session this week.
“He’s progressing well. Love to say he’s ahead of schedule, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself and actually make that kind of declaration,” Green said. “It’s going well and we’re encouraged by that. He should get on a mound in the next couple of days and then we’ll figure out what the next step is after that.”
Holmes suffered a fractured fibula after taking a line drive to his leg against the Yankees back in May. While still weeks away, the latest update on Holmes, as Green said, is encouraging for a few reasons. If Holmes can return to the team sooner than expected, it boosts a starting rotation that has struggled to find consistency.
It also provides the Mets a potential trade piece ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. In nine starts, Holmes pitched to a 2.39 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP while consistently going deep into games. He was arguably the Mets’ best starter this season and could help a team looking to bolster their rotation for the second half and a potential playoff run.
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