Pierce Johnson Stats

The San Diego Padres announced several roster decisions on Friday, exercising their contract options on relief pitchers Pierce Johnson and Craig Stammen and declining their contract options on outfielder Jake Marisnick and relief pitcher Keone Kela. Johnson and Stammen return to an excellent bullpen in 2022, one that may not feature Mark Melancon after the veteran right-hander chose to enter free agency. That leaves the closer role open, and while Emilio Pagan and Drew Pomeranz should have the inside track on the job, it would not be shocking for Johnson or Stammen to find themselves in some higher leverage situations.

over 2 months ago

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.

4 months 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 6 months ago