It’s been a while since Clay Holmes wore a Pittsburgh Pirates’ jersey. You might not even recognize him if you saw him now. Holmes spent parts of four seasons with the Pirates from 2018-21, amassing 91 appearances/four starts.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza named right-hander Clay Holmes as the teams starter on Opening Day. Holmes has made four big-league starts, all of them as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018. Holmes has worked 9 2/3 shutout innings over three Grapefruit League starts as he moves from the bullpen to the rotation. The Mets visit Houston for their opener on March 27.