Overview
- Grant Holmes was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 27 with right elbow inflammation after exiting his start early due to tightness.
- Holmes joins Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Spencer Schwellenbach and AJ Smith-Shawver on the injured list, leaving Atlanta without any Opening Day starters.
- Right-hander Daysbel Hernández was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the latest rotation vacancy.
- Manager Brian Snitker said Holmes will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of his elbow issue before a return timetable is set.
- With only Spencer Strider, Joey Wentz and Bryce Elder available for the rotation, Atlanta is relying on bullpen depth and minor-league arms to navigate a critical stretch.