Braves land relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in trades with Rockies and Rangers

The NL-leading Atlanta Braves traded for a pair of relievers Monday, shopping correct-hander Pierce Johnson from Colorado and lefty Taylor Hearn from Texas.

The strikes could possibly per chance relieve Atlanta (64-34) give a enhance to its beleaguered bullpen for the supreme two months of the season. Braves left-hander A.J. Minter was once placed on the 15-day injured listing with left shoulder irritation earlier this month, joining correct-hander Prick Anderson (60-day IL) on the sidelines.

Atlanta boasts the correct document in the majors with out reference to also being with out left-hander Dylan Lee (left shoulder irritation) and correct-hander Jesse Chavez (bruised left shin).

So clearly the Braves wished relieve. They gave up pitching potentialities Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon to land Johnson. The 23-yr-old Vodnik was once 3-1 with a 3.10 ERA in 30 reduction outings for Double-A Mississippi. The 25-yr-old Gordon has carve up this season between Triple-A Gwinnett and Mississippi, combining to head 5-9 with a 5.86 ERA in 17 video games.

They bought Hearn for cash considerations. He had been designated for assignment final week. He began the season with the Rangers and posted a 10.29 ERA in four reduction outings sooner than being optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in mid-April.

Johnson must aloof step into the bullpen with out prolong. The 32-yr-old was once 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 once a 2012 first-spherical draft pick by the Chicago Cubs. In his profession, Johnson has an 11-14 document and 4.Forty eight ERA, with 185 reduction appearances and 13 saves.