The Braves activated Pierce Johnson from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson should return to his high leverage role in the Braves bullpen behind Raisel Iglesias.

Pierce Johnson (elbow) threw off a mound Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson was placed on the injured list almost a week ago and is already back on the mound, which is a great sign. He will likely not require a rehab assignment before being activated.

Pierce Johnson earned the save on Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson got the opportunity with Raisel Iglesias unavailable. He should remain in a high leverage role behind Iglesias for the Braves.

The Rockies have traded Pierce Johnson to the Braves for a pair of minor leaguers.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson previously worked as the Rockies closer, recording 13 saves on the season. Raisel Iglesias should remain the Braves closer with Johnson also working in the back end of the bullpen for Atlanta.

Johnson had a solid outing, pitching a perfect inning while allowing just one hit and striking out one batter to earn his 13th save of the season in the Rockies' 8-5 victory against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

With this performance, Johnson now has a 6.00 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP in 36 games this season. He has also recorded 13.36 strikeouts per nine innings and a 2.45 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Despite a high ERA, Johnson has been effective in closing out games with 13 saves and only two blown saves so far.