"With 2025 marking his first season as largely a full-timestarter, Grant Holmes emerged as one of the top arms in the Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation. His season debut against the Padres during opening week hinted at something special, but in truth, the signs were there long before. Unfortunately an elevated amount of homers allowed, and a season-ending injury combined to tarnish his season before he could wrap it up neatly."
"Holmes gained even more respect when he stepped in for Chris Sale after Sale announced he was dealing with back spasms. On short notice - just a day after he had already pitched against the Royals, Holmes delivered again. By the end of September, he had earned the attention of Braves fans, as his seasonal line for 2024 included 26 appearances (seven starts), and an intriguing 86 ERA-, 81 FIP-, and 87 xFIP- line over 68 1/3 innings, good for 1.2 fWAR."
Grant Holmes became a largely full-time starter for the Atlanta Braves in 2025 and emerged as one of the rotation's top arms. His opening-week debut against the Padres hinted at strong stuff, following signs that appeared earlier. A high number of home runs allowed and a season-ending elbow injury compromised the season's outcome. Holmes spent a decade in the minors after being drafted by the Dodgers in 2014, signed with the Braves on a minor-league deal in 2022, and progressed through relief and starting roles in 2024. He posted solid 2024 metrics and performed as a swingman in projections before 2025.
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