Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes speaks on his strong spring and making the transition from being a reliever.

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.

Spring training always has its surprises, but few would have predicted Clay Holmes earning the honor of being the New