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The Cincinnati Reds are getting another key player back from the injured list on Friday. The team announced that they have activated outfielder Dane Myers from the 10-day IL and have optioned utility man Ivan Johnson to Triple-A as the corresponding move.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Reds Announce Pierce Johnson News

The Cincinnati Reds are getting a key piece back in their bullpen. The Reds announced on Monday that they're activating right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson from the 15-day injured list and are selecting the contract of Julian Garcia from Triple-A Louisville.

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Reds Bullpen Gets Much-Needed Help Ahead of Crucial Stretch

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting Julian Garcia from Triple-A Louisville on Monday ahead of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers as well as activating veteran reliever Pierce Johnson from the injured list.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 21

Elly De La Cruz Looks Ready to Return After Dominant Rehab Start

Reinforcements are on the way for the Cincinnati Reds. Elly De La Cruz and Pierce Johnson participated in rehab starts in Louisville, as well as seven other games across the Reds' minor league system were played on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Reds Receive Encouraging Emilio Pagán Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds' bullpen has been among the worst in MLB this season. Their 4.91 bullpen ERA ranks as the third-worst mark in the majors. Injuries to key relievers, including Pierce Johnson (right elbow inflammation) and Graham Ashcraft (UCL sprain in his right forearm), have played a major role in those struggles.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 16

Reds Receive Encouraging Injury News as Bullpen Reinforcements Near Return

The Reds bullpen has not been good over the last month, but they are one step closer to some reinforcements. The Reds are sending reliever Pierce Johnson on a rehab assignment later this week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Latest Reds Injury News Includes Updates on Two Important Bullpen Arms

The Reds' bullpen has been an absolute disaster lately and much of that is due to injuries. Brandon Williamson, Pierce Johnson, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagan are all on the injured list, which is causing relievers to pitch in roles they're not used to.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Cincinnati Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Leaves Game Due to Injury for First Time in Career

It's been a brutal week of injuries for the Cincinnati Reds. Earlier in the week, pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson were both placed on the injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 30

Reds Get More Bad News on Pitching Staff, Place Reliever on Injured List

The hits keep coming for the Reds' pitching staff. On Saturday, they announced that they placed veteran pitcher Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retro to May 27th.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 9

After Difficult Week Off the Field, Pierce Johnson and Graham Ashcraft Deliver for Reds

The Cincinnati Reds finally ended their eight-game losing streak on Saturday when they took a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros behind a dominant pitching performance from Chase Burns and the Emilio Pagán-less bullpen.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 19

How Emilio Pagán Played a Role in Pierce Johnson Joining Cincinnati Reds

Last week, the Cincinnati Reds signed Pierce Johnson to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. The deal helps the Reds' bullpen, but also reunites him with one of his best friends, Emilio Pagan.

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Reliever Pierce Johnson signs 1-year deal with Cincinnati

Veteran right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson made it official on Thursday, signing a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Johnson,

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 15

Cincinnati Reds Designate Former Top Prospect to Make Roster Space for Latest Signing

The Cincinnati Reds officially signed newly acquired right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson on Thursday. The deal pays Johnson $5.5 million in 2025 and has an $8 million option for 2026 with a one-million-dollar buyout.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 12

MLB Analyst Shares Surprising Take on Reds’ Offseason

The Reds signed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson over the weekend to bolster their bullpen. Bolstering the bullpen has been a huge priority for Nick Krall and Cincinnati's front office over the offseason, having already re-signed closer Emilio Pagan as well as signing left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 11

Why Reds Latest Signing Could Have Significant Impact

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson on Sunday and if all this move ends up being is insurance for Tony Santillan, then it is a good move.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 11

Reds add quality depth to bullpen in Pierce Johnson

Spending the past two seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Johnson had a solid season in 2025, pitching to a 3-3 record with a 3.05 ERA, while recording one save and striking out 59 batters in 59.0 innings.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 11

Report: Reds add RHP Pierce Johnson to bullpen

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Pierce Johnson to a free-agent contract, according to MLB Network. The terms of the deal were not disclosed for the reliever, who finished last season with a 3-3 record and a 3.05 ERA in 65 relief appearances for the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

Reds To Sign Pierce Johnson

Right-hander Pierce Johnson is headed to the Reds, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The details of the contract are not yet known. Johnson, 34, was a first-round pick all the way back in 2024.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 9

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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

Braves make another surprise, declining Pierce Johnson’s option

The decisions the Braves faced regarding their club options seemed pretty cut and dry, but apparently not. Jon Heyman reported earlier today that Atlanta will not be picking up the $5.5 million option on reliever Tyler Kinley.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10, 2025

The Chatter’s Box: Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson talks to The Rockies Insider

The two best teams in Major League Baseball entering the week of May 5 have been the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Together they’ve won 48 games through the first six weeks of the season or, to put it painfully for those on the Southside of the Windy City, more games than the Chicago White Sox in all six months of their 2024 campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 18, 2024

Braves get Pierce Johnson back, Travis d’Arnaud injury update

The Braves received some fantastic news after a couple of underwhelming performances leading to back-to-back losses, as Pierce Johnson returns to the active roster following a 17-day stint on the IL.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5, 2024

Pierce Johnson has encouraging comments on IL stint

Yesterday, the Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the IL with elbow inflammation and added Jackson Stephens to the active roster. Any elbow related injury is going to raise some concerns.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 4, 2024

Braves place RHP Pierce Johnson (elbow) on IL

The Atlanta Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2024

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 1, 2023

Player Review: Pierce Johnson

Majors (Atlanta only): 1-1 with a 0.76 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 5 walks over 23.2 innings In 2023, Pierce Johnson proved that sometimes all you need is a change of scenery.