Overview
- Holmes, struck by a 111.1 mph comebacker from Yankees rookie Spencer Jones on Friday, sustained a fractured right fibula.
- On Sunday, Holmes said doctors expect to avoid surgery, though he stressed it has not been fully ruled out as opinions are gathered.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza outlined six to eight weeks for the bone to heal followed by a spring‑training‑style buildup, putting a return in August in play.
- The Mets placed Holmes on the 60-day IL, promoted reliever Joey Gerber, and plan to start prospect Zach Thornton on Wednesday as short-term cover.
- The loss sidelines one of New York’s steadiest starters (4-4, 2.39 ERA in nine starts) and, as USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported, likely cools any trade‑deadline market for him.