Report: Reds add Pierce Johnson

Reds

Reports indicate the Reds have signed right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson. 

Johnson, who turns 35 in May, posted a 3.05 ERA in 65 appearances with the Braves last season. He had 59 K in 59 innings. 

Threw his curveball 72% of time. 

ERA+ of 137 means he pitched 37% better than MLB average. 

K rate 24.8% better than MLB average 22.5. 

BB rate 8.0% below league average of 8.5. 

Flyball rate of 31.4% was above league average of 24.9 

8th inning: 2.14 ERA, 21.0 innings 

7th inning: 2.35 ERA, 15.1 innings 

6th inning: 1.59 ERA, 11.1 innings 

9th inning: 10.12 ERA, 8.0 innings 

58 appearances with a 3.67 ERA in 2024. 

13 of 16 career saves came with Rockies in 2023. 

Career: 330 appearances, 3.79 ERA, 16 saves.

12 postseason appearances over four postseasons, with 1.50 ERA in 12 innings. 

2012 1st round pick by Cubs.