The Atlanta Braves continued spring play on Thursday, losing 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the score, it was a fantastic day for Grant Holmes, who got the start and turned in a lights-out performance. Holmes threw five hitless innings, striking out nine and walking just one Pirate. 

This run continues a productive spring training for Holmes. While at camp, he’s logged 12.1 innings, each of them scoreless. He’s allowed just three hits and recorded 16 strikeouts.

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If this version of Grant Holmes shows up in the regular season, he will be a nice piece in the Braves’ starting rotation.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will start the season on the injured list due to a nerve issue in his shoulder. The injury presented itself as wrist soreness.

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year deal with left-hander Danny Coulombe. The contract guarantees him $1M.