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Report: Reds Add RHP Pierce Johnson to Bullpen
Pierce Johnson, 34, signed for $6.5 million to strengthen the Reds' bullpen after Atlanta declined his option amid a bullpen rebuild.
- Jan. 11, 2026 the Cincinnati Reds were reported to have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Pierce Johnson, pending a physical.
- Facing bullpen turnover, the Cincinnati Reds prioritized solidifying middle relief after losing four key bullpen pieces a few weeks ago, seeking veteran right-handed stability.
- The 34-year-old Johnson appeared in 65 games for Atlanta Braves in 2025, posting a 3.05 ERA and a 24.8% strikeout rate, with a 3.79 ERA over 330 career games.
- For Cincinnati, the move adds Pierce Johnson to a Reds relief group including Emilio Pagán and Caleb Ferguson, addressing bullpen depth and late-inning needs while removing one option from the Arizona Diamondbacks' list.
- Financially, the Reds freed salary by DFAing Keegan Thompson and finalizing arbitration, with a $111 million payroll projection before Pierce Johnson's $6.5 million deal.
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