Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson made his first start since June 2012, giving up no runs on two hits and struck out five in 3 1/3 innings Sunday for a no-decision.
Hudson, 28, underwent two Tommy John surgeries and returned to make 12 relief appearances in 2014 and 2015 before Sunday's start.
"To get the adrenaline going before the game for a big league baseball game was pretty special," Hudson said.
Hudson allowed just a single through the first three innings before loading the bases in the fourth and getting pulled.
"We talk about that a lot, what his future is and we've really tried to not get too far out in the future and just keep him healthy," D-backs manager Chip Hale said. "He could be a starter next year, he could be a setup man, he could be a closer. As long as he is healthy and feels strong going into next season, I think we can decide on that with his input, of course."
Hudson's next scheduled start has not been announced as of Sunday night.