Clay Holmes fractures fibula in loss to Yankees in latest Mets injury nightmare

New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a fractured fibula during Friday night's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. Holmes was struck by a 111 mph comebacker in the fourth inning at Citi Field. Despite attempting to continue pitching, X-rays later confirmed the injury. This loss is a significant blow to the Mets' rotation, as Holmes joins a growing list of key players currently on the injured list.