Clay Holmes, currently rehabbing a fractured right fibula, expressed his desire to make his next major league start for the New York Mets. However, he acknowledged that this start may not occur until after the August 3 trade deadline.
Despite his potential value as a proven starting pitcher, Holmes stated that he is not considering an exit from the team. "You feel it in this room that there have been big expectations, and we haven’t met them," Holmes said. "I feel it. I want to do as much as I can to help the team. I don’t know what the future holds, but I don’t feel like I just want to find some way out. Things are hard right now, and I want to be part of the solution."
The Mets have faced significant challenges, and Holmes indicated that he wants to be part of the effort to improve the team's performance. His focus remains on his recovery and contributing to the Mets' success when he is able to return to the mound.