Clay Holmes is nearing a return to pitching after recovering from a fractured right fibula, but he acknowledges the likelihood of being traded before the August 3 deadline. He participated in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse and expressed concerns about the impact of his injury and potential trade on his future. Holmes, who has a $12 million player option for 2027, is expected to decline it for free agency, having posted a 2.39 ERA before his injury. He is focused on his performance and remains optimistic about resuming big league competition soon.
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