Overview
- Holmes is on the 60-day injured list with a fractured right fibula sustained in May and has begun bullpen sessions with the club encouraged by his progress.
- Holmes told The Athletic on Thursday that he is “definitely open” to a midseason extension with New York, and multiple outlets report the Mets have not ruled out that possibility.
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan identified Holmes as a logical trade match for the Milwaukee Brewers, signaling real market interest even though his injury complicates talks.
- Contract terms give both sides flexibility: Holmes signed a multi-year deal before 2025 and reportedly holds a $12 million player option for 2027, which could make an extension or a trade more attractive than a short-term rental.
- What to watch next: the pace of Holmes’s rehab and any medical timeline updates ahead of Aug. 3, plus whether the Mets prioritize locking him up long term or packaging him for prospects to address other roster needs.