Career Timeline of Grant Holmes: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Grant Holmes, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Grant Holmes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft but made his major league debut with the Braves in 2024. As a baseball player, he is categorized as an athlete, participating in the sport of baseball at the professional level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 17, 2014: Signed with the Dodgers

On June 17, 2014, Grant Holmes signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a $2.5 million signing bonus.

August 14, 2014: Promotion to the Ogden Raptors

On August 14, 2014, Grant Holmes was promoted to the Ogden Raptors after playing for the Arizona League Dodgers.

2014: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2014, Grant Holmes was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the MLB draft.

2015: Assigned to the Great Lakes Loons

In 2015, Grant Holmes was assigned to the Great Lakes Loons and was selected to the mid-season All-Star team, finishing the season with a 6–4 record and 3.14 ERA in 24 starts.

August 1, 2016: Traded to the Oakland Athletics

On August 1, 2016, Grant Holmes was traded to the Oakland Athletics from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. He was then assigned to the Stockton Ports.

2016: Promotion to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2016, Grant Holmes was promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to start the season.

2017: Season with the Midland RockHounds

In 2017, Grant Holmes played for the Midland RockHounds, achieving an 11–12 record, a 4.49 ERA, and 150 strikeouts in 148+1⁄3 innings pitched.

November 20, 2018: Added to Athletics 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2018, the Athletics added Grant Holmes to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2019: Season split between Midland and Las Vegas

During the 2019 season, Grant Holmes split his time between Midland and the Las Vegas Aviators, achieving a combined record of 6–5 with a 3.23 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 86+1⁄3 innings.

2021: Played for Triple-A Las Vegas

In 2021, Grant Holmes played for Triple-A Las Vegas, pitching to an 8.01 ERA in 36 appearances for the team.

April 1, 2022: Sent Outright to Las Vegas

On April 1, 2022, the Athletics sent Grant Holmes outright to Las Vegas, removing him from their 40-man roster.

July 28, 2022: Released by Athletics

On July 28, 2022, Grant Holmes was released by the Athletics.

August 13, 2022: Signed Minor League Deal with Braves

On August 13, 2022, Grant Holmes signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves organization.

November 22, 2023: Re-signed with the Braves

On November 22, 2023, Grant Holmes re-signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract.

2023: Season with Gwinnett Stripers

In 2023, Grant Holmes played with the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, appearing in 50 games with a 7–3 record, a 3.54 ERA, 74 strikeouts, and 13 saves across 61.0 innings. He elected free agency on November 6th.

June 16, 2024: Promoted to Major Leagues

On June 16, 2024, Grant Holmes was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He then made his MLB debut later that day.