Mets Fans Hold Breath as Team Scrambles for Pitching Solutions As the New York Mets await the long-awaited return of injured reliever Clay Holmes, the team is facing a pressing concern: filling the void left by his absence in the starting rotation. With Holmes expected to pitch again this season, the Mets must navigate a challenging stretch without him, relying on a patchwork of starters to keep their playoff hopes alive. The team's pitching depth has been severely tested by a slew of injuries, and the impending return of Holmes, a key contributor to the bullpen, will bring some much-needed relief. But until then, the Mets will need to find creative solutions to stay competitive in a highly competitive National League East.


The Mets expect Clay Holmes will return to pitch this season, but the team needs to fill plenty of starts until then.