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Diamondbacks eye former Braves RHP Pierce Johnson for late-inning help

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to be aggressive in their pursuit of pitching and are eyeing a former Atlanta Braves reliever. According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, Arizona is targeting reliever Pierce Johnson as a potential seventh or eighth-inning option after Atlanta declined his club option for 2026.

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