Clay Holmes is approaching his MLB return but, according to reports, he expects it will likely happen with a different organization. Both outlets describe Holmes’ “pretty likely” view of the trade-deadline situation, indicating that his current timeline for returning to the majors comes with uncertainty about his Mets future. While specifics of any potential deal are not detailed in the available summaries, the consistent theme is that Holmes considers a change in teams to be a realistic outcome by the time he returns. The reports frame his situation as a near-term decision point tied to the trade deadline, with the possibility that roster and player movement could affect where he resumes playing. In both accounts, Holmes’ comments are presented as an acknowledgment of league dynamics rather than a definitive statement about a particular trade. Overall, the coverage aligns on the idea that Holmes is nearing a return but believes his next major-league appearance is more likely to come after a transaction involving the Mets.