Grant

Holmes

Good news for the Braves. Holmes should be in the mix for a rotation spot in the spring, but he might have a better chance of remaining healthy in the pen. The right-hander was 4-9 with a 3.99 ERA in 21 starts and one relief appearance before getting hurt last season.

Holmes made the decision to embark on the rest and rehabilitation route after weighing several medical opinions since hitting the injured list back in late July with elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old righty will miss the rest of the current season, but his outlook is now much brighter heading into next season. The decision offers a much faster recovery timetable, but there’s the lingering possibility than any sort of setback during his rehabilitation process would likely result in a surgical procedure, based on the history of pitchers taking this path in the past.

Holmes will miss the rest of the season after landing on the injured list over the weekend with elbow inflammation. The question now is whether he’ll undergo Tommy John surgery or opt for the less invasive internal brace procedure, which offers a shorter recovery timeline. There should be an update on his status at some point in the next few weeks.

The 29-year-old right-hander landed on the injured list on Sunday with right elbow inflammation and now it’s clear that he’ll miss the remainder of the season. This also cleared a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for the addition of Erick Fedde.

It’s another major blow to Atlanta’s rotation, which has already been hit hard by injuries to Chris Sale (rib) and Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow). Holmes emerged as a surprising stabilizer this season, posting a solid 3.99 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 123/54 K/BB across 115 innings (22 appearances, 21 starts). The 29-year-old right-hander will undergo further evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the elbow issue and how much time he might miss. With only two months left in the season, there’s a real chance he doesn’t return.

Holmes will be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury, but the 29-year-old mentioned soreness in his right elbow after he was hit during Saturday’s start against the Rangers. He’ll be out for at least two weeks, but the testing/imagine will determine just how much time Holmes is going to miss.

Holmes gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out two. The 29-year-old right-hander got off to a rough start in the first inning as he allowed a home run to Aaron Judge and an RBI single to Paul Goldschmidt. Holmes settled in from there, only allowing one more run in the sixth inning. He has a 3.81 ERA and 121/52 K/BB ratio in 111 innings this year. Holmes is lined up to face the Rangers on the road next weekend.

The Braves will then follow with Grant Holmes on Saturday and Bryce Elder on Sunday. As of now, Davis Daniel and Hurston Waldrep will start the first two games of the series next week against the Giants, but that section of the Braves rotation is less defined.

Holmes allowed two runs and took the loss in his last start and cashed in on that karma immediately as he allowed five runs, but was bailed out by his teammates in a no-decision on Friday. The 29-year-old right-hander was removed after throwing 86 pitches in three innings. Holmes will take a 3.77 ERA and 119/50 K/BB ratio in 105 innings into the All-Star break.

Holmes struck out five and walked three, and the only real damage against him was a two-run home run allowed to Jackson Holliday in the third inning. Holmes got plenty of swings and misses today with 17 whiffs on 49 swings for a 35 percent whiff rate and 30 percent CSW. He struggled with his four-seam fastball command, but that’s his worst pitch, so he was able to cover it up with tremendous command of his cutter and plenty of whiffs on his slider. Holmes is on a good roll lately and is worth starting next week against the Cardinals.