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Rox net 2 pitching prospects from Braves for Pierce Johnson The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday they have acquired right-handed pitchers Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon from the Atlanta Braves in...

JULY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Report: Rockies trade RHP Pierce Johnson to Braves The Colorado Rockies traded reliever Pierce Johnson to the Atlanta Braves for two pitching prospects, MLB Network reported Monday

JULY 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves to add reliever Johnson in trade with Rockies (source) The Braves are poised to add to their bullpen depth with a trade for right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson, a source told MLB.com on Monday m...

JULY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Traded to Atlanta Atlanta has acquired Johnson from the Rockies in exchange for Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Johnson has offered a mixed bag for the Rockies this season, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.85 WHIP but also striking out 58 batters across 39 relief innings. The 32-year-old boasts an 11.3 K/9 rate for his career and clearly Atlanta wanted some of that swing-and-miss ability for their bullpen. Johnson should operate in a setup role.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders game-deciding homer Johnson (1-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits to take the loss Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Johnson entered the game in the 10th inning with the score tied at 2-2. However, he served up a single and home run to the first two batters he faced. That snapped a five-appearance scoreless streak for Johnson, during which he maintained an impressive 9:2 K:BB across five frames. Justin Lawrence is seemingly the team's primary closer, though Johnson tallied a save Friday against the Tigers and could continue to see chances moving forward.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Johnson allowed a hit and struck out one without walking a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 8-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact Johnson had yielded the bulk of recent save opportunities to Justin Lawrence, who hadn't pitched since Wednesday. This was Johnson's fifth consecutive scoreless outing, and it earned him his first save since June 13. The right-hander has a 6.00 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 49:20 K:BB with 13 saves and two holds through 33 innings this season. Johnson will likely remain in the late-inning mix despite his shaky numbers. He was the closer for the first two months of the season, but he'd likely have to settle for being part of a committee if he continues to get ninth-inning assignments.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs extra-inning save Johnson struck out one while recording the final two outs of the 10th inning Tuesday to pick up his 12th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The right-hander was removed from the closer role last week after posting a brutal 18.00 ERA over six appearances in late May and early June, but with Jake Bird, Justin Lawrence and even Daniel Bard all having gotten the call in the first nine innings Tuesday, Johnson was the last man standing in the bullpen in the 10th and got the job done. None of the Rockies' other options for saves have been pitching particularly well lately -- Bird has a 7.20 ERA over his last eight appearances, while Lawrence has a 5.59 mark during his last eight -- so if Johnson can string together a few more effective performances, he could reclaim the job.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses closer role Rockies manager Bud Black announced Friday that Johnson has been removed from the closer role, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Johnson officially lost the job after blowing another save in brutal fashion Thursday afternoon against the Giants. He owns a wretched 7.50 ERA in 26 appearances (24 innings) this season. Black named Justin Lawrence and Jake Bird as possible candidates to replace Johnson in the ninth-inning gig.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closer role to be addressed Rockies manager Bud Black said after Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Giants that Johnson's status as the primary closer will be "addressed," Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Johnson was called into Thursday's game with the Rockies leading 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning and promptly gave up three earned runs on two hits and two walks while recording only two outs. He's blown two saves in the last week and his season ERA has risen to 7.50. Justin Lawrence, Jake Bird, Brent Suter and Brad Hand are among the other options at closer for Colorado. Daniel Bard could maybe even get another shot.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Blows first save Johnson (0-2) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Johnson had the Diamondbacks down to their final strike before surrendering a double to Ketel Marte, followed by Corbin Carroll's walk-off base hit. It's Johnson's first blown save of the year despite his 6.85 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through 22.1 innings. While the 32-year-old righty has struggled, Daniel Bard has pitched to a 0.57 ERA. Johnson's grip on the closing job may be slipping.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning for save Johnson pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Mets.

Impact Johnson melted down in a non-save situation in his last outing Thursday, but he responded well. He needed just six pitches (five strikes) to set down the Mets' 3-4-5 hitters. While pitching at Coors Field can lead to the occasional blow-up, Johnson has converted all 11 of his save chances this season. He's at a 6.23 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB through 21.2 innings.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows four-run lead Johnson allowed four earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two across 0.2 innings Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact Johnson entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with a four-run lead and served up a pair of two-run homers to blow the lead. He was ultimately bailed out by his offense in the bottom of the same frame, though the performance continued a shaky stretch for Johnson. Across his last 12 appearances, he's allowed at least one earned run on six occasions. On the other hand, he has tallied seven saves in that span and there is no sign that the Rockies are looking to move away from him as the closer at this point.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows run but secures save Johnson gave up a run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact Johnson gave up an RBI double to Jorge Soler, but he was able to protect the lead from there. While he doesn't have a dominant reputation, Johnson has converted all 10 of his save chances this season, including seven in his last nine appearances. He owns a 4.95 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB through 20 innings this season.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts ninth save Johnson allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact Johnson has converted six of his nine saves during May, though he's also allowed five runs over 8.2 innings this month. Monday marked his third straight scoreless outing. He has a 4.74 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 19 innings this season while working as the Rockies' primary closer.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down eighth save Johnson picked up the save Wednesday against the Reds, striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Johnson relieved Riley Pint in the ninth inning, inheriting runners on second and third, coaxing a pop-out from Wil Myers before striking out Jose Barrero to end the game. Johnson is now 8-for-11 in save opportunities. He's managed to stave off Daniel Bard for the ninth-inning job despite a 5.29 ERA and 1.82 WHIP through 17 innings this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save Johnson allowed one run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work against the Rockies on Monday. He earned a save but did not record a strikeout.

Impact Johnson entered a 9-7 game in the ninth inning and flirted with danger. He gave up a two-out RBI single to Nick Senzel before closing out the one-run game with a pair of runners on base. Johnson has now converted all seven of his save opportunities despite a 5.51 ERA through 16.1 innings.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sixth save Johnson picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning scoreless inning.

Impact Johnson worked around a walk and a two-out double to close out a one-run victory and earn his sixth save this season. The 32-year-old Johnson is now a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities despite a subpar 4.40 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. Johnson has been the Rockies' primary closer, while Daniel Bard works lower-leverage situations. Even if Johnson can hold off Bard in the ninth inning, it's hard to put much faith in any reliever pitching in Coors Field.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Johnson gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Daniel Bard is being eased back into action after returning to the bullpen Wednesday, allowing Johnson to continue serving as the Rockies' closer for the time being. The 31-year-old righty has an 8.10 ERA at home but a 1.35 mark on the road after Saturday's appearance, and he's a perfect 5-for-5 on save chances with a 20:8 K:BB through 13.1 innings. Even if Bard does take back ninth-inning duties in the near future, Johnson should remain in a high-leverage role for Colorado.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks up fourth save Johnson picked up the save Tuesday against Milwaukee. He did not allow a run while surrendering one hit in one inning of work.

Impact Johnson gave up a one-out double, but shut the door with a ground out and a strikeout for his fourth save. The righty is piling up the punchouts with 17 in his first 11.1 innings. He is perfect in save situations as well, but sports a career-high 1.68 WHIP.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Tuesday Johnson (0-1) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals after he allowed three runs on three hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Johnson entered for the ninth inning with the game tied 6-6 only to surrender a home run to Nolan Gorman on his first pitch, and St. Louis then struck for two more runs. The right-hander has served as Colorado's closer to begin the season with Daniel Bard on the injured list due to anxiety, and he has three saves with four runs allowed and a 7:4 K:BB across 4.2 innings.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman homers in 9th as Cardinals top Rockies 9-6

Nolan Gorman sparked St. Louis’ three-run ninth inning with a tiebreaking solo homer off Pierce Johnson, and the Cardinals topped the Colorado Rockies 9-6

APRIL 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Diaz, Profar homer, Rockies beat Nationals 7-6

Elías Díaz had three hits, including his first home run of the season, Jurickson Profar hit his first home run with Colorado and the Rockies weathered shaky pitching to beat Washin...

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Secures save Johnson issued a walk in a scoreless inning and earned a save over the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Johnson worked around a leadoff walk to finish off the 7-6 victory. He's seemingly locked into Colorado's closer role at the moment, converting on all three of his attempts in four total appearances. During that stretch, he's allowed one run with a 7:2 K:BB.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Gorman homers in 9th as Cardinals top Rockies 9-6

Diaz, Profar homer, Rockies beat Nationals 7-6