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Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula, with surgery not ruled out but unlikely. Doctors estimate six to eight weeks of healing plus a ramp-up, suggesting an August return. The Mets are already dealing with multiple injuries and are weighing rotation options as they fill Holmes's spot.
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula after being struck by Spencer Jones's comebacker in the fourth inning of a 5-2 loss to the Yankees, sidelining him indefinitely and worsening a rotation already dealing with Kodai Senga's inflammation and other underperformances as the team searches for replacements in the minors.
Mets right-hander Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula on a liner in the fourth inning of a 5-2 loss to the Yankees and will be out for a long time, likely prompting an injured list move. Holmes had a 2.39 ERA over 52 2/3 innings this season and relies on ground balls, making his absence a significant blow as the Mets cope with rotation injuries (Senga, Hagenman) and an underwhelming offense. With Holmes out, the Mets could lean on Nolan McLean, Peralta, and Christian Scott, or bring in Sean Manaea or No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong to help soak up innings.
The article argues that despite a massive payroll (around $380 million), the Mets have stumbled to a 10-21 start, found to be the worst offense in baseball and last in the NL East, undermining their playoff chances (down from about 87% on Opening Day to under 30%). It critiques the Stearns-era approach of signing expensive veterans who haven’t produced, notes injuries and aging players as widespread issues, and highlights some bright spots in the farm system and young pitching. With ownership under Steve Cohen seeking results, the piece suggests accountability for leadership and a potential need for strategic shifts if on-field performance doesn’t rebound quickly, as the money-to-wins equation is not working this season.
The Mets blew a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning as Luke Weaver gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to C.J. Abrams, sealing a 5-4 loss to the Nationals. New York’s trouble-filled April continues (10-21, 3-17 in 20 games), with a bunting-prone approach and a sputtering offense unable to close out the game despite a brief 4-3 lead and late rallies.
New York Mets place outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar disc herniation after an MRI, with Eric Wagaman recalled to take his spot. Robert has a long injury history and has slumped since a strong 2023 season, forcing the Mets to reshuffle center field as they weigh options like Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge while keeping Triple-A depth in Nick Morabito. Return timing will depend on the exact diagnosis and recovery.
The New York Mets’ season is teetering with manager Carlos Mendoza’s job in jeopardy after a run of 15 losses in 17 games. The article highlights injuries to Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, and Jared Young, while Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien—brought in for hitting and defense—have underperformed, prompting discussion of roster changes beyond Mendoza to spark improvement.
Colorado Rockies mocked the Mets on X after sweeping them in a Sunday doubleheader in Queens, continuing New York’s rough 2026 season. The Rockies won 3-1 in game 1 and 3-0 in game 2 (followed a 4-3 win Friday), with memes like “Kings of Queens” and a jab at the Empire State Building. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza faces scrutiny as the club, 10.5 games back in the NL East, searches for momentum after a stretch of poor offense and pitching, and has a day off before a Nationals series at Citi Field.
Francisco Lindor exited the Mets' 3-2 win over the Twins with a left calf tightness after running the bases; an MRI was planned for Lindor, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying the issue will be evaluated Thursday, while the club also navigates Soto's lingering calf strain and the potential for more injury woes.
The Mets ended a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field, with Juan Soto back in the lineup and going 1-for-3 with a walk; Mark Vientos delivered the go-ahead RBI and Luke Weaver provided crucial relief as Francisco Lindor left the game with left calf tightness.
Mark Vientos, after a sixth-inning baserunning misstep, delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Twins and snap a 12-game losing streak. The result came as closer Devin Williams struggles linger, but Luke Weaver nailed the final outs and the bullpen held on. A.J. Minter began rehab assignment, while fans reacted to the emotional swing of a long Mets slide.
Juan Soto said he hasn’t spoken to Mets teammates during their 12-game losing streak after returning from the injured list, citing travel and time apart. Veteran Mets players told The Athletic that such silence is normal for an injured player who’s out of sight, with leadership occasionally texting but not mandatory. Soto emphasized his focus is on helping end the Mets’ longest skid since 2002, and while his comments drew attention, teammates welcomed his return to the lineup as the team looks to snap the slide.
Devin Williams was booed as he blew a tie in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, failing to record an out after walking three and allowing the final two runs; his season ERA rose to 9.95 as New York’s bullpen woes continued and the club extended its skid to 12 games. Add in prior rough outings (grand slam vs. Dodgers, blown save vs. Cubs) and Williams’ mechanical struggles with his changeup, and fans and observers questioned whether the earlier relief from his Yankee-era reputation was a fluke.
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game after Devin Williams allowed two ninth-inning runs in a 5-3 loss to the Twins. Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer early to give New York a 3-0 lead, Nolan McLean pitched well into the seventh, Byron Buxton belted a two-run shot to cut the lead, and Luke Keaschall’s RBI single tied the game at 3-3 in the seventh before Williams exited to boos as the Mets couldn’t muster a comeback and turn to Clay Holmes to try to snap the skid.
The Mets blew a three-run lead and dropped their 12th straight game, 5-3 to the Twins, tying a franchise-long skid and sinking to 7-16—the worst record in baseball. Francisco Lindor homered early, but Devin Williams’ ninth-inning meltdown and a late Twins rally sealed the loss, leaving New York in dire need of a turnaround.