Braves lose 8-year veteran pitcher to Reds after great run in Atlanta: Report

Braves lose 8-year veteran pitcher to Reds after great run in Atlanta: Report

The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly agreed to a deal with a veteran reliever who spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Braves.

Reds Sign Veteran Pitcher After Career-Best Season

The Cincinnati Reds are adding another veteran arm to the bullpen, with right-hander Pierce Johnson reportedly agreeing to a deal after the Atlanta Braves declined their option.  Cincinnati wants more stability in the late innings after last season ended with a Wild Card exit and this will give them that. Pierce Johnson gives Cincinnati a proven leverage option Johnson, 34, just put up a 3.05 ERA over 65 appearances in 2025 with the Atlanta Brav…