Grant Holmes' 2026 Outlook Uncertain Amid Health & Role Questions

Braves pitcher Grant Holmes faces significant uncertainty for 2026 regarding his health and role. After a strong 2024 as a swingman (86 ERA- in 68.1 IP), he made the 2025 rotation but suffered elbow issues in late July, though he avoided Tommy John surgery. His 2025 season saw him struggle early, then have a strong nine-start stretch marred by a high HR/FB rate, before fading again. With under two years of service time and out of options, Holmes is projected as a league-average swingman, with his production heavily dependent on his availability and usage.