Mets place Clay Holmes on IL, recall Joey Gerber from Triple-A

TL;DR

The New York Mets placed pitcher Clay Holmes on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured fibula. Joey Gerber has been recalled from Triple-A to fill his spot on the roster.

Key points

Clay Holmes placed on 15-day IL due to fractured fibula
Joey Gerber recalled from Triple-A to replace him
Holmes injured by a comebacker during a game against the Yankees

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets walks off the mound after pitching during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mets officially placed starter Clay Holmes on the 15-day IL after suffering a fractured fibula in last night’s game against the Yankees. To take his place on the roster, the Mets called up right-handed reliever Joey Gerber from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. Holmes suffered the fractured fibula in the fourth inning after taking a comebacker off the bat of Spencer Jones. The ball was hit 111.1 mph off the bat and led to a visit from Carlos Mendoza and the trainer. Holmes was able to stay in the game for the fifth inning, which seems improbable now given the diagnosis. Mendoza didn’t mince words after the game, saying that the team’s de facto ace and ERA leader “be down for a long time”. The team has not yet given a timeline for Holmes’ return to action, though it seems safe to say it would come after the All-Star Break. The team won’t need a replacement starter until Wednesday’s game against the Nationals. Until then, they will roll with Huascar Brazobán (as an opener) and as the bulk arm today, in tomorrow’s series finale, on Monday, and on Tuesday. The options to replace Holmes in the rotation include moving or from the bullpen to the rotation, or exploring some of the young arms in Triple-A, including Jack Wenninger, Zach Thornton, and Jonah Tong. For now, they will go with Gerber, who will likely stick around until Tuesday. Gerber, who was acquired in a trade with the over the offseason, has made one appearance for New York this season. In that relief appearance, he tossed two scoreless innings, recording five of his six outs via the strikeout. He walked one and allowed two hits.

Q&A

What injury did Clay Holmes sustain and how long will he be out?

Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula and is expected to be out for an extended period, likely until after the All-Star Break.

Who is Joey Gerber and what is his role with the Mets now?

Joey Gerber is a right-handed reliever recalled from Triple-A to replace Clay Holmes on the Mets' roster.

What are the Mets' options for replacing Clay Holmes in the starting rotation?

The Mets may consider moving Tobias Myers or Sean Manaea from the bullpen to the rotation or exploring young arms in Triple-A.