The lead up to the trade deadline is underway.
The first domino has fallen in the lead up to the trade deadline. The Atlanta Braves have acquired reliever Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies according to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Feinsand also reports that Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon are headed back to Colorado in the deal.
The Rockies have traded RHP Pierce Johnson to the Braves for a pair of minor leaguers, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 24, 2023
Colorado receives RHP Victor Vodnik and RHP Tanner Gordon in exchange for Johnson, per source. Vodnik is the Braves’ No. 10 prospect and Gordon is No. 26 per @MLBPipeline.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 24, 2023
Johnson has appeared in 43 games and has a 6.00 ERA and a 4.57 FIP in 39 innings. He is averaging just over 13 strikeouts per nine, but does have a 13.3% walk-rate. A lot of his damage has come at Coors Field. Johnson has a 2.31 FIP and a 2.72 xFIP in 15 1/3 innings on the road this season. He’s averaging 96.2 mph with his fastball and could serve as insurance with Nick Anderson currently on the injured list.