Outlook Grant Holmes
Holmes carving out a versatile swingman role in the Atlanta rotation
Grant Holmes continues to provide valuable utility for Atlanta, transitioning seamlessly between middle relief and occasional spot starts. The competitive Braves are fighting for position in the National League East standings, and Holmes's flexibility to handle multi-inning stints has been crucial for keeping the bullpen fresh during a demanding stretch of summer games.
While Holmes possesses a solid strikeout rate and a decent mid-90s fastball, our long-term models suggest some minor ratio regression if he is stretched out as a traditional starter. His underlying career metrics point to a pitcher best suited for high-leverage bulk relief, meaning fantasy managers should expect moderate WHIP and ERA marks rather than dominant, front-line numbers.
For the upcoming week, Holmes is slated for a potential spot start or a bulk-relief appearance. Because his weekly volume remains highly volatile and he is unlikely to pitch deep enough into games to consistently secure quality starts or wins, he is best left on fantasy benches in most standard formats. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Kyle Leahy
Ratios Inflate as Kyle Leahy Struggles to Maintain Rotation Foothold
Currently serving as the final starter in the rotation for the second-place Cardinals (40-32), Leahy has struggled over his last 30 days, posting a 5.98 ERA and a highly problematic 1.62 WHIP across 24.1 innings. Despite a strong Cardinals squad currently sitting in wild-card position, his individual performances have offered very little stability.
While Leahy managed a solid 3.45 ERA out of the bullpen last year, his transition to a heavier starting workload has exposed his lack of efficiency, with his 2026 ERA climbing to 4.68. Our models project him to settle around a 4.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP rest-of-season, suggesting his recent high-whip stretch is a reflection of starting stamina issues rather than a temporary fluke.
Having already taken a loss on June 17th against San Diego, Leahy has no remaining starts for the rest of this matchup period. Given his highly damaging ratios and lack of immediate two-start upside, fantasy managers should move him to the bench. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
