Mets’ Clay Holmes Set for Rehab Assignment with High-A Brooklyn

Clay Holmes is poised to take a significant step in his recovery this weekend as he prepares for his first rehab start with High-A Brooklyn. According to Will Sammon from The Athletic, this marks a crucial milestone for the right-hander, who has been sidelined since mid-May due to a fractured fibula.

In recent weeks, Holmes has shown promising progress in his recovery. Andy Green noted in a pregame update on Thursday that Holmes appeared to be regaining his form, especially after a solid bullpen session earlier this week. With this latest development, Holmes has been cleared for a rehab assignment, signaling that his return to the mound is imminent.

As Holmes takes the field, scouts from multiple teams are expected to be in attendance, eyeing the right-hander as a potential trade target as the August 3 deadline approaches. However, the Mets are also considering the possibility of retaining Holmes, especially as discussions of a contract extension begin to take shape.

Before his injury, Holmes was among New York’s most reliable pitchers, boasting an impressive 2.39 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across his first nine appearances of the season. The organization is eager to see him back in action, and there is mutual interest in keeping him in Queens beyond the current season.

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