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After pitching in a combined 40 games with the Athletics the past two seasons, Grant Holman spent the spring getting passed from team to team. The A’s placed him on waivers in February, and he was claimed by the Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 12

Digging a Holman: Braves 12, Phillies 2

For three innings, things were going well for the Phillies. Despite being forced to utilize a bullpen game, they had a 1-0 lead over the Braves. By the time the fourth inning ended, they found themselves trailing 8-1 as Grant Holman had a debut he (and everyone else) would like to forget.

Athletics News / Phillies Nation / September 1

Phillies make September call-ups as rosters expand to 28 players

With MLB rosters expanding from 26 to 28 for September, the Phillies have added two players in the midst of their playoff push in the last month of the regular season..

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 1

Phillies add Rafael Marchan, Grant Holman for stretch drive

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Phillies Claim Grant Holman

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Detroit designated him for assignment a few days ago.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Tigers Recall Zack Short, Designate Grant Holman For Assignment

The Tigers announced that they are selecting the contract of infielder Zack Short for tonight’s game with the Rangers. Fellow infielder Jace Jung was

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 13

Tigers Bolster Pitching Depth with Claim on Dodgers Veteran Right-Hander

The Detroit Tigers have made a move over the weekend which will add to their pitching depth, and potentially weaken the depth of their biggest competitor for a World Series title.

Athletics News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 11

Dodgers Lose Pitcher to Tigers, Open 40-Man Roster Spot

The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost a right-handed pitcher after a brief stint with the organization. Grant Holman, who was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers in early April, has now been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers, ending his brief time with the Dodgers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Tigers Claim Grant Holman From Dodgers

The Tigers announced that right-hander Grant Holman was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers. Holman has been optioned to the Tigers’ Florida Coast League affiliate. To create room on Detroit’s 40-man roster, infielder Trey Sweeney was moved from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Dodgers Claim Grant Holman From D-Backs

The Dodgers announced they’ve claimed reliever Grant Holman off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Arizona designated the righty for assignment on Opening Day when they needed a roster spot for a trio of minor league signees who broke camp.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Diamondbacks Designate Grant Holman For Assignment

The Diamondbacks announced they’ve designated reliever Grant Holman for assignment. They also placed righty Cristian Mena (shoulder strain) and left-hander Blake Walston (rehabbing Tommy John surgery) on the 60-day injured list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 19

What You Need to Know About Diamondbacks' Newest Reliever

Newest Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Grant Holman was claimed off waivers from the Athletics less than a week ago. He's since reported to big league camp,

Athletics News / Burn City Sports / February 16

Diamondbacks could see Spring Training surprise in RHP Grant Holman

PHOENIX — Spring training is underway, but that hasn’t stopped the Arizona Diamondbacks from continuing to add to their pitching staff. The club acquired right-handed reliever Grant Holman off waivers from the Athletics, which to some may seem like just another arm in the bullpen.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Diamondbacks claim former Athletics pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added right-handed reliever Grant Holman to their roster, claiming him off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday. To accommodate the move on the 40-man roster, Arizona placed left-handed pitcher AJ Puk on the 60-day injured list as he continues rehabbing from UCL revision surgery.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / February 15

A's Lose Promising Reliever to the Arizona Diamondbacks

Last week when the A's officially added Aaron Civale and Scott Barlow to the 40-man roster, they made the decision to designate Mitch Spence and Grant Holman for assignment.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Diamondbacks Claim Grant Holman

The Diamondbacks have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Athletics, per a team announcement. Holman was designated for assignment by the A’s last week to make room for Aaron Civale on the club’s 40-man roster.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / January 3

Don't Sleep on These Three A's Relievers in 2026

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 10

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Grant Holman

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