The Reds declined the $8 million mutual option for 2027 on RHP Pierce Johnson.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson made 55 appearances for the Reds. He will enter free agency.
The Reds activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list.
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Johnson had been on the injured list since the end of May with right elbow inflammation. He should return to a high-leverage role in the Reds bullpen.
The Cincinnati Reds are expected to activate Pierce Johnson from the 15-day injured list on Monday.
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Johnson rejoined the Cincinnati Reds in New York on Sunday and is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Monday. He allowed one run on two hits with one strikeout in Friday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville. On the season, he owns a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 22 innings out of the Reds' bullpen.
The Reds sent Pierce Johnson on a rehab assignment.
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Johnson will report to Triple-A Louisville. He'll likely make a handful of appearances before he is activated.
Pierce Johnson is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
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Johnson threw a simulated game on Monday without any issues and will now begin a rehab assignment on Thursday. He is in line to be activated from the injured list before the end of the month.