On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will conclude their series with the Athletics (at home).
The Phillies are coming off a 6-3 win on Wednesday.
They will look to go for the three-game sweep over the Athletics.
Phillies Acquire 2-Year MLB Player
GettyGrant Holman #67 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 29, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, the Phillies announced that they had acquired Grant Holman off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
The Phillies wrote (via X): “The Phillies have claimed RHP Grant Holman off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Lehigh Valley (AAA).”
Holman was picked in the 6th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of two seasons in the MLB (all with the Athletics).
Over 40 career games, Holman has gone 5-3 with a 4.66 ERA.
Social Media Reacts
GettyGrant Holman #67 of the Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Sutter Health Park on May 07, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Ty Daubert: “New Phillies waiver claim Grant Holman threw a no-hitter at the 2013 Little League World Series.”
Evan Woodbery: “RHP Grant Holman, designated for assignment four days ago when Zack Short was added to the roster, has been claimed off waivers by the Phillies.”
Jeff Kerr: “The #Phillies announced they claimed Grant Holman off waivers. He’ll pitch in Lehigh Valley. 40-man roster now at 39 players.”
@acote_88: “The Phillies claimed RHP Grant Holman off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Lehigh Valley (AAA). Holman had a 5.09 ERA in 23 innings last season for the A’s. His arsenal includes a fastball (94.6mph), splitter, and slider.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 03: Grant Holman #67 of the Athletics pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the top of the first inning at Sutter Health Park on June 03, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Holman has yet to pitch in a game during the 2026 MLB season.
He could be a good low-risk addition to the Phillies’ organization.
Phillies Right Now
GettyDon Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, reacts in the second inning of a game against the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 06, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Phillies got off to a very slow start to the season, but they have gone 8-2 over their last ten games.
Right now, they are the third-place team in the National League East with a 17-20 record in 37 games.
After the Athletics, the Phillies will remain at home to host the Colorado Rockies on Friday.
Philadelphia Phillies Acquire 2-Year MLB Player During Athletics Series