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Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract
Pierce Johnson signed a $6.5 million contract with the Reds to strengthen their bullpen after key relievers departed, boosted by his strong recent performance.
- On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds signed right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson to a $6.5-million, one-year contract including a $5.5 million salary and a 2027 mutual option.
- Having faced the Reds last year, Johnson was persuaded to sign after Cincinnati needed a veteran reliever following the departures of Scott Barlow, Nick Martinez, and Brent Suter.
- Entering his ninth season, Pierce Johnson retired 26 batters over nine games from April 19 to May 10 and posted a 1.50 ERA in 12 postseason appearances.
- The Reds opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Yosver Zulueta for assignment to make room for Johnson after their postseason run in Terry Francona's first season.
- Johnson's career totals show he is 21-24 with a 3.79 ERA in 328 starts and relief appearances for Chicago Cubs, San Francisco, San Diego, Colorado and Atlanta, giving Cincinnati a veteran with varied experience.
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Pierce Johnson Signs One-Year Deal with Reds, Reunites with Emilio Pagan
The Cincinnati Reds have finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract with right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson, adding a veteran presence to their bullpen for the upcoming MLB season. The deal reunites Johnson with reliever Emilio Pagan, a former teammate, as the club continues to bolster its pitching staff. Johnson, 32, brings a wealth of experience to […] The post Pierce Johnson Signs One-Year Deal with Reds, Reunites with Emilio Pagan appeared…
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