Holmes will be taking the mound in the Mets' season opener against the Houston Astros on March 27th, marking his first start since 2018 - his rookie year.
"He earned it," said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. "We like what we're seeing. I know it's a small sample size here, but it's very encouraging."
Homes dominated for the Mets this spring training, giving up zero runs in 9.2 innings pitched with just four walks and 13 strikeouts.
The once dominant relief pitcher now back to being a starter had Holmes feeling excited.
The Alabama native was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth round of the 2011 MLB Draft before eventually making his debut as a starting pitcher in 2018.
After a rough three-and-a-half years with the Pirates and being converted into a relief pitcher, Holmes was eventually traded to the Yankees in 2021 where he flourished.
In his three-and-a-half years with the Yankees, Holmes became a two-time All-Star (2022, 2024), which ultimately landed him a new three-year, $38 million contract with the Mets after testing free agency this past offseason.