Braves land relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in trades with Rockies and Rangers
ATLANTA (AP) — The NL-leading Atlanta Braves traded for a pair of relievers Monday, buying right-hander Pierce Johnson from Colorado and lefty Taylor Hearn from Texas.
The strikes might assist Atlanta (64-34) fortify its bullpen for the ultimate two months of the season.
The Braves gave up pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon to land Johnson. The 23-year-old Vodnik was 3-1 with a 3.10 ERA in 30 reduction outings for Double-A Mississippi. The 25-year-old Gordon has break up this season between Triple-A Gwinnett and Mississippi, combining to go 5-9 with a 5.86 ERA in 17 video games.
They received Hearn for money concerns. He had been designated for project final week. He started the season with the Rangers and posted a ten.29 ERA in 4 reduction outings earlier than being optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in mid-April.
Johnson ought to present instant assist. The 32-year-old was 1-5 with a 6.00 ERA for the Rockies, having pitched 39 innings in 43 outings, placing out 58 and strolling 25.
He was a 2012 first-round draft decide by the Chicago Cubs. In his profession, Johnson has an 11-14 report and 4.48 ERA, with 185 reduction appearances and 13 saves.
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