Pierce Johnson Stats

San Diego Padres reliever Pierce Johnson will open Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 48 appearances this season, the right-hander has gone past one frame just once, so he'll likely be followed by some combination of relievers Craig Stammen, Miguel Diaz, Reiss Knehr and Nabil Crismatt. The 30-year-old Johnson has been serviceable out of the Friars bullpen, registering a 2.49 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while fanning 60 batters across 43 innings. But as a middle reliever, he holds minimal fantasy value.

27 days ago

The San Diego Padres activated relief pitchers Drew Pomeranz (lat, shoulder) and Pierce Johnson (triceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relievers James Norwood and Miguel Diaz in corresponding moves. Pomeranz has been out seven weeks with a left shoulder impingement and lat tightness, but he was dominant with a 1.98 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings before the injury. Johnson missed just under two weeks with tight triceps inflammation. He had a decent 3.57 ERA and 32/9 K/BB in 22 2/3 innings before his trip to the IL. Mark Melancon has settled in as San Diego's closer, but Pomeranz could have some value in saves/holds leagues as a left-handed setup man.

over 2 months ago

The San Diego Padres placed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (triceps) on the 10-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation on Saturday. The move is retroactive to Friday, June 18. Johnson has had a solid year out of the pen, pitching to a 3.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with a 34.8% strikeout rate that ranks in the 93rd percentile. The Padres called up fellow pitcher Daniel Camarena from Triple-A to fill Johnson's roster spot. The 28-year-old Camarena has never pitched in the Majors before. He has a 3.00 ERA and 1.128 WHIP over eight starts at Triple-A this year and could make his MLB debut out of the Padres bullpen in the coming days.

3 months ago