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Ryan O'Hearn homers twice, helps Pirates avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Reds

Ryan O’Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Johnson (right elbow) activated off IL; Garcia called up for MLB debut Before the Reds started their series against divisional-rival Brewers, the club announced a flurry of roster moves. The Reds announced that...

JUNE 22 • MLB.COM

Returns from IL The Reds reinstated Johnson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Johnson gave up one run in a one-inning, 17-pitch rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, and that was apparently all the Reds needed to see from the right-hander on the farm before adding him back to their bullpen. Before hitting the shelf May 30 due to right elbow inflammation, Johnson had been working in a setup role for the Reds and posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP while collecting four holds, one save and two wins in 24 appearances.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Monday Johnson (elbow) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Johnson rejoined the Reds on Sunday in New York after making one rehab appearance at Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander threw 17 pitches during his appearance Friday, allowing a run on two hits with one strikeout.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Johnson (elbow) allowed one run on two hits and struck out one over one inning for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Johnson began a rehab assignment Friday, throwing 17 pitches (13 strikes). He was originally expected to begin the assignment Thursday, but it was pushed out a day. Johnson is not expected to need much more than one appearance and could rejoin Cincinnati this weekend.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Thursday Johnson (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Johnson threw a simulated game/live batting practice session Monday and is ready for the next step. The reliever isn't expected to need much time in rehab and could be activated Friday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Monday Johnson (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Johnson has spent just over the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list after being deactivated May 30 due to right elbow inflammation, so if he fares well in Monday's live session, he could bypass a rehab assignment and rejoin the Cincinnati bullpen later this week. The right-hander has been a key high-leverage arm for the Reds this season, notching two wins, four holds and one save while pitching to a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 22 innings.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for bullpen Tuesday Johnson (elbow) is expected to toss a bullpen session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Johnson last pitched May 26 and landed on the 15-day IL due to right elbow inflammation May 30 (retroactive to May 27). He's set to test out the elbow with mound work Tuesday, and a minimum-length stay on the injured list remains a possibility. Johnson could bypass a minor-league rehab assignment if Tuesday's throwing session goes well.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' relief corps takes another hit with Johnson placed on IL CINCINNATI -- A Reds bullpen that's already burdened by dwindling numbers lost another reliever on Saturday, when veteran right-hander Pierc...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Lands on IL The Reds placed Johnson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.

Impact Johnson's injury helps to explain why he hasn't pitched in a game since Tuesday, and it will also keep him out of action for at least another couple of weeks. Tony Santillan figures to handle a larger share of high-leverage opportunities while Johnson is out, and Lyon Richardson will come up from Triple-A Louisville to fill the void in Cincinnati's bullpen.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds get 3-run homer from De La Cruz and outlast Cardinals 7-6 in 11 innings to split doubleheader

Spencer Steer scored the winning run in the 11th inning with a headfirst slide on Blake Dunn’s one-hopper to shortstop, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 7-...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Pitches seventh inning Tuesday Johnson threw a scoreless seventh inning in Tuesday's win over the Phillies to pick up his fourth hold of the season. He struck out two while allowing a walk.

Impact Meanwhile, the Reds turned to Sam Moll to pitch the eighth, and then Tony Santillan pitched a clean ninth inning to get the save. Johnson had given up a homer in most recent outing Saturday, perhaps taking him out of consideration for this save chance. He now has a 3.72 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 19.1 innings for the season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

After Difficult Week Off the Field, Pierce Johnson and Graham Ashcraft Deliver for Reds Saturday's win over the Astros was a huge one for Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson.

MAY 10 • SI.COM

Picks up save Saturday Johnson threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Astros. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact With Emilio Pagan (hamstring) expected to miss significant time and presumed replacement Tony Santillan struggling, the Reds turned to Graham Ashcraft in the eighth inning and then Johnson in the ninth. Johnson needed just 12 pitches to retire the heart of the Astros' order, and he now owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 16 innings with two holds and a save. While the Reds' closer situation is likely unsettled, the 34-year-old certainly helped his case for future save chances with Saturday's performance.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns' strong start and a big fifth inning help Reds snap 8-game skid with 3-1 win over Astros

Chase Burns threw six innings of one-run ball, Matt McClain drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Ast...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Reds closer Emilio Pagán placed on IL with left hamstring strain

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Returns from bereavement list The Reds activated Johnson from the bereavement list Wednesday.

Impact Johnson is ready to rejoin the bullpen after being away from the club for a few days. The veteran reliever will move up in the Reds' bullpen hierarchy while Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is out and could see some high-leverage opportunities.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on bereavement list The Reds placed Johnson (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday.

Impact The 34-year-old will step away from the team for a few days for personal reasons. Johnson could rejoin the Reds toward the end of the upcoming road series versus the Cubs, which ends Thursday.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tork looks to extend 5-game HR streak vs. a team he likes to mash Until last week’s run of five consecutive games with a home run, Spencer Torkelson’s last homer was last Sept. 20 against the Braves (actual...

APRIL 28 • MLB.COM

Struggles in relief Johnson went two-thirds of an inning allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one batter in an 8-3 loss to Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Johnson entered the ballgame in the seventh inning, allowing a solo home run to Spencer Torkelson and an RBI triple to Kerry Carpenter, further cementing Detroit's lead. The 34-year-old has appeared in 14 of the 28 games this campaign, tied for the second-most appearances for Cincinnati. The right-hander had gone his last nine appearances (8.2 innings) since March 31 without allowing a run before Sunday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee's first MLB homer helps Tigers to an 8-3 win over the Reds

Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the C...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Lowe's 3-run double in 1st sparks Reds to 7-3 win over Angels as LA manager Kurt Suzuki ejected

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Garrett Crochet throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0

Garrett Crochet allowed only three hits in six innings, Ceddanne Rafaela hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox posted their first opening day shutout since...

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Tyler Stephenson Believes Reds Hit Jackpot With Offseason Bullpen Addition The addition of Pierce Johnson already looks like a home run from the Reds.

MARCH 14 • SI.COM

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