Clay Holmes preps for third rehab start as Mets face trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Clay Holmes is scheduled to make his third rehab start for the Mets' Double-A affiliate on Sunday. Recovering from a broken right fibula suffered on May 15, Holmes aims to throw 70 to 75 pitches. The game comes just before Monday's trade deadline, where he believes a trade is more likely than an extension with the Mets. The Mets, currently in last place in the NL East with a record of 47-64, recently traded reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. Interim manager Andy Green supports Holmes’ continued rehab but acknowledges the team's struggles.
- •Clay Holmes suffered a broken fibula on May 15.
- •He is expected to throw 70 to 75 pitches in rehab start.
- •The Mets traded A.J. Minter prior to the trade deadline.
- •New York currently holds a 47-64 record.
- •Holmes believes a trade is more likely than a contract extension.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Clay Holmes allows four runs in final rehab appearance before trade deadline
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Holmes preps for 3rd rehab start in return from injury as trade deadline looms
"Clay Holmes is scheduled to make his third rehab start as he returns from a broken right fibula, and he thinks there is a chance that it could be his final start as a member of the New York Mets. Holmes broke his right fibula on May 15 and is expected to throw 70 to 75 pitches for the Mets’ Double-A affiliate in Brooklyn on Sunday, a little more than 24 hours before Monday's trade deadline. Holmes admitted he’d like to be pitching in the big leagues on Sunday, but understands the position the struggling Mets are in.
"Even with heavy interest around the league ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, the Mets decided to run Clay Holmes out for one last rehab appearance Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:57 PMMets’ Clay Holmes allows four runs in final rehab appearance before trade deadline
Even with heavy interest around the league ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, the Mets decided to run Clay Holmes out for one last rehab appearance Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:09 PMMets' Holmes preps for 3rd rehab start in return from injury as trade deadline looms
Clay Holmes is scheduled to make his third rehab start as he returns from a broken right fibula, and he thinks there is a chance that it could be his final start as a member of the New York Mets. Holmes broke his right fibula on May 15 and is expected to throw 70 to 75 pitches for the Mets’ Double-A affiliate in Brooklyn on Sunday, a little more than 24 hours before Monday's trade deadline. Holmes admitted he’d like to be pitching in the big leagues on Sunday, but understands the position the struggling Mets are in.
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