Braves' Grant Holmes reports no setbacks after 2025 elbow injury

Atlanta Braves pitcher opted not to have surgery after partially torn ligament last year.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes took a calculated risk in 2025 by not having surgery on a partially torn ligament in his right elbow. Now he says he's "feeling really good" and has had no setbacks in his recovery, as he prepares for the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Holmes' decision not to undergo surgery was a risk, but it appears to have paid off as he looks to return to the Braves' starting rotation this season. His recovery could provide a boost to the team's pitching staff.

The details

Holmes opted not to have surgery after suffering a partially torn ligament in his right elbow in 2025. Instead, he went through a rigorous rehab process and says he is now at 100% going into the 2026 season. He reported no setbacks during his recovery and feels his elbow is strong.

  • In 2025, Holmes suffered a partially torn ligament in his right elbow.
  • Holmes decided not to have surgery and instead went through a rehab process.
  • As of February 2026, Holmes says he is feeling really good and is at 100% going into the new season.

The players

Grant Holmes

A 29-year-old pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who opted not to have surgery on a partially torn ligament in his right elbow in 2025.

Atlanta Braves

The Major League Baseball team that Grant Holmes plays for.

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What they’re saying

“Recovering really well. I'm feeling really good. The elbow is strong. No setbacks in the rehab. I feel like every day I got better. Didn't have any days where I went backward. That was a blessing missing the time I did. I feel like the time off really helped my elbow kinda heal and get the rest it needed.”

— Grant Holmes, Pitcher (AJC.com)

What’s next

The Braves will be monitoring Holmes' progress closely as he prepares to rejoin the starting rotation this season.

The takeaway

Holmes' decision to forgo surgery and instead focus on a rigorous rehab process appears to have paid off, as he looks to return to the Braves' starting rotation healthy and ready to contribute this season.