Pierce Johnson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 202 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/10/1991 (33)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Missouri State
Pierce Johnson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Pierce Johnson News
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (elbow) is expected to be activated off the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. Johnson had been dealing with elbow inflammation and was placed on the 15-day IL on May 4th. The 33-year-old threw a bullpen session on Wednesday that went well and the Braves will be ecstatic to have him back. Johnson had been performing at his dominant norms, showing off a 32.0% K% and a 1.25 WHIP, before dealing with elbow inflammation. The Braves have a stretch of 17 games over 17 games so Atlanta will need the bullpen arms to get through that stretch. Fantasy managers should be ready to have Johnson active in their lineups. If he happens to be available on the waiver wire then fantasy managers should snatch him up immediately.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson notched his first save of the season on Sunday in a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnson threw a scoreless ninth, allowing just a hit. Usual closer Raisel Iglesias wasn't available in this one after pitching the previous two days, so Johnson was used to fill in. The 32-year-old appears to be second in line for save chances in Atlanta and should get his fair share of holds as well, making him a good player to have in saves-plus-holds leagues.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson agreed to stay put for the next two seasons, agreeing to a contract Wednesday. The contract is worth $14.25 million for 2024 and 2025, with a $7 million club option for 2026, that includes a $250,000 buyout. Johnson started 2023 with the Colorado Rockies but was traded to Atlanta and became one of their most important bullpen pieces during their playoff run. A 6.00 ERA in Denver and 4.54 FIP were uninspiring, but the 32-year-old pitched to the tune of a 0.76 ERA for the Braves, striking out 32 of the 89 batters he faced.
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Marcell Ozuna |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Travis d'Arnaud |
6 | Michael Harris II |
7 | Orlando Arcia |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Zack Short |
Pierce Johnson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Marcell Ozuna |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Travis d'Arnaud |
6 | Michael Harris II |
7 | Orlando Arcia |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Zack Short |