Pierce Johnson

The Reds activated RHP Pierce Johnson from the bereavement list.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson was away for a few days. He will be back in his middle-relief role.

The Reds placed RHP Pierce Johnson on the bereavement list.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson will be away from the team for a few days. Zach Maxwell was recalled as the corresponding move.

Pierce Johnson is heading to the Cincinnati Reds, per multiple reports. Details of the contract have not been released.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson turned into a valuable reliever for the Braves in his two-and-a-half seasons in Atlanta. The righthander appeared in 147 games for the Braves and pitched to a 2.91 ERA with 158 strikeouts in 139 innings. The veteran reliever has pitched with the Cubs, Giants, Padres, Rockies, and Braves and has a career ERA of 3.79 in 315.2 innings. Johnson will assume a middle relief/setup role in Cincinnati and could grab an occasional save with the Reds.

Pierce Johnson is heading to free agency after Atlanta declined his $7 million club option for the 2026 season on Thursday. The 34-year-old right-hander will now be able to negotiate with all teams.

Fantasy Impact

The decision to decline the option was somewhat surprising, as Johnson has posted a 2.91 ERA with a 158:49 K:BB over 139 innings during his last two-and-a-half seasons in Atlanta. He is expected to draw plenty of interest as a free agent.

Pierce Johnson threw a scoreless inning in a save on Tuesday against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson got the save chance with Raisel Iglesias unavailable. He should remain in his high-leverage role behind Johnson.