Holmes struggled for the Yankees last season despite making the All-Star team, as he led the league with 13 blown saves. The 31-year-old then signed a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets in December and converted to a starter.

The New York Mets have been busy this offseason. They brought back slugger Pete Alonso amid rumors of him signing elsewhere. Most notably, the Mets signed Juan Soto to a historic 15-year contract worth $765 million.

Former All-Star closer Clay Holmes, with just four career MLB starts under his belt, has earned the Mets' Opening Day nod.