The Atlanta Braves received a key update relating to their injury-riddled rotation Monday. It was confirmed that 29-year-old pitcher Grant Holmes will avoid Tommy John surgery, choosing rest and rehabilitation to address damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. This latest Braves rotation news adds to a growing list of setbacks as the team works to preserve its pitching depth during an injury-plagued season. With the Holmes injury now on a monitored recovery path, the focus shifts to how his rehab could shape both his long-term future and the Braves’ plans for 2026.
Holmes was diagnosed with right elbow inflammation and UCL damage after exiting a game on July 26th with discomfort.