Clay Holmes, one of the few consistent performers for the New York Mets this season, suffered a fractured right fibula after being hit by a comebacker from Spencer Jones during Friday's game against the Yankees.Holmes continued to pitch through the fifth inning but was ultimately removed as the Mets fell 5-2 at Citi Field.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza described the injury as a major setback, noting that Holmes had been a reliable starter with a 1.86 ERA in his first eight starts.

The team’s rotation has already been weakened by Kodai Senga's lumbar spine inflammation and inconsistent performances from David Peterson and Sean Manaea.

With Holmes sidelined, the Mets may need to rely on struggling minor leaguers like Jonah Tong or the promising Jack Wenninger, though neither is likely to fully fill Holmes' role.Key players including Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr., and Jorge Polanco are also dealing with injuries, further complicating the season.Despite contributions from rookies Carson Benge and A.J.

Ewing, the Mets now face a challenging stretch without their top starting pitcher, highlighting the ongoing difficulties of an injury-ridden campaign.