Cincinnati Reds add Pierce Johnson while Arizona Diamondbacks continue searching for bullpen stability
The Arizona Diamondbacks missed out on another bullpen upgrade as veteran reliever Pierce Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona had shown interest after Johnson posted a 3.05 ERA across 65 appearances with the Atlanta Braves in 2025. With A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez sidelined following elbow surgeries, the Diamondbacks face growing pressure to find reliable bullpen help.
The Arizona Diamondbacks missed out on another bullpen upgrade as veteran reliever Pierce Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona had shown interest after Johnson posted a 3.05 ERA across 65 appearances with the Atlanta Braves in 2025. With A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez sidelined following elbow surgeries, the Diamondbacks face growing pressure to find reliable bullpen help.
