Veteran's Breakout Potential Reason Braves Haven't Signed Pitcher: Analyst

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ImagesThe Athletic's Jim Bowden has been very critical about how poorly the Atlanta Braves have done improving their roster this offseason. But the baseball analyst appeared to present a counterargument on Jan. 28.

While listing 12 MLB breakout candidates he is excited to scout in Spring Training, Bowden included Braves veteran pitcher Grant Holmes.

Holmes is expected to receive a chance to start in 2025 because of the departures of Max Fried and Charlie Morton.

"One of the reasons the Braves haven’t been more aggressive this offseason in adding pitching depth is the confidence they have in Holmes, who they think can have a breakout…