The Atlanta Braves decided to activate pitcher Pierce Johnson on Saturday after delaying his activation for a day to allow him to pitch back-to-back games during a stretch of 17 games in 17 days. Johnson had thrown live BP sessions prior to his activation. The team also outrighted pitcher Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett to maintain organizational depth.
#Braves reinstated RH Pierce Johnson from the IL and outrighted RH Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Braves activate Pierce Johnson for Saturday return https://t.co/j8EiDFU2In
Waiting an additional day to activate Johnson allowed the Braves to pass Stephens through waivers. As long as he stays in the system, they maintained organizational depth and kept the more valuable reliever in their pen https://t.co/lI3QlxcVc6
The #Braves today reinstated RHP Pierce Johnson from the injured list and outrighted RHP Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Braves decided to wait another day to activate Pierce Johnson. Snit said this creates the option for Johnson to pitch back-to-back this weekend. Today is the start of games on 17 straight days
One more day for Pierce Johnson, who is now expected to be activated Saturday, after he threw live BP Wednesday. #Braves starting stretch of 17 games in 17 days, gonna need all bullpen guys ready.
Snitker said it just felt like it was time to give Acuña a day off, with tomorrow’s off day in schedule allowing him to have two days to relax and mentally “detox.” Said he has a feel sometimes just looking down the dugout during games and seeing players’ demeanor. #Braves
Pierce Johnson just threw live BP to Tromp and Short. He’ll likely be activated Friday.