PIERCE JOHNSON NEWS

Charged with loss Johnson (1-2) allowed two runs on two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Johnson walked Nick Martini and Joc Pederson to start the fifth inning. He was able to retire the next two batters, but Tim Hill allowed both inherited runners to score on an Anthony Rizzo double. Wednesday was the second time in 20 outings Johnson has allowed multiple runs. He's posted a 3.63 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 17.1 innings, mainly in low-leverage assignments.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1

Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and nin...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres notes: Grisham progressing but not ready yet; Johnson breaking good Trent Grisham could have short rehab assignment to get at-bats; Pierce Johnson racks up strikeouts

JUNE 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scoops first win in extras Johnson struck out three of the four batters he faced in a scoreless 10th inning to pick up the win Tuesday in the Padres' 2-1 victory over the Rockies.

Impact Johnson was dominant in his 16-pitch appearance. He pumped in 11 of his offerings for strikes and drew swings and misses, while four of the five balls he threw came on an intentional walk. With a 3.38 ERA and 12.8 K/9 over his 15 appearances this season, Johnson appears to be gaining the trust of manager Jayce Tingler in high-leverage spots.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies look to break 4-game losing streak against Padres

Colorado heads into the matchup against San Diego in a rut, losers of four straight

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres score on wild pitch to beat Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings

Jorge Mateo scored from third base on Daniel Bard's wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May expected to start for Los Angeles against San Diego

The Padres will start Joe Musgrove on Sunday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Dustin May

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis

Corey Seager’s two-run single in the sixth inning provided the go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame another two-homer night by Fernando Tatis Jr. to defeat the San Di...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco hits early HR off Musgrove, Pirates beat Padres 5-1

Gregory Polanco homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1, beating Joe Musgrove in his first start since throwing the first no-hitter in franchise histor...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off IL Johnson (groin) was reinstated from the injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Johnson broke out last season, logging a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 20 innings (24 appearances). Unfortunately, in this bullpen, he is closer to middle relief than the closer's role.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return imminent Johnson (groin) will likely be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain in mid-March but has been pitching in games at the team's alternate training site recently. The right-hander made 24 relief appearances for the Padres in 2020 and posted a 2.70 ERA and 27:9 K:BB in 20 innings.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove expected to start for Padres at Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the San Diego Padres

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish scheduled to start for Padres at Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Diego Padres

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morejon scheduled to start for San Diego at Texas

The San Diego Padres visit the Texas Rangers

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyles expected to start as Texas hosts San Diego

The Texas Rangers take on the San Diego Padres

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arihara scheduled to start for Rangers against Padres

The Texas Rangers host the San Diego Padres

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gausman expected to start for San Francisco against San Diego

The San Francisco Giants visit the San Diego Padres

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitching at alternate site Johnson (groin) has pitched in games at the Padres' alternate training site, but it's unclear if he'll come off the injured list for this weekend's series in Texas, AJ Cassavell of...

Impact Johnson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain in mid-March and has been working his way back since. Though he's now participating in games at the alternate site, he may not be ready to return when eligible this Thursday. "We don't [want] to send somebody back before they're ready -- either health or to their standards of being able to get Major League hitters out," manager Jayce Tingler stated when discussing Johnson and fellow injured reliever Austin Adams (elbow).

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez, Giants to face Darvish, Padres

The San Francisco Giants take on the San Diego Padres

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hosmer, Padres beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in wild opener

Eric Hosmer had a homer among his three hits and drove in three runs, newcomer Victor Caratini also had three RBIs and the San Diego Padres gave up four long balls in the fifth inn...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests self against hitters Johnson (groin) faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact While Padres manager Jayce Tingler has already indicated that Johnson will begin the season on the injured list, the right-hander looks to be tracking toward a minimum-length stay, or close to it. Assuming his groin responds well to Wednesday's throwing session, he may only need to complete one or two more simulated outings before the Padres sign off on his return from the IL.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins year on IL Padres manager Jayce Tingler confirmed Monday that Johnson (groin) would open the season on the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson's move to the IL was fully expected after a groin strain had prevented him from making any relief appearances during Cactus League play over the past two weeks. The right-hander does at least appear to be making progress, as he was cleared to resume mound work last week. Assuming he avoids any further setbacks with the calf during his recovery program, Johnson should be ready to return from the IL in the minimum 10 days or shortly thereafter.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on mound johnson (groin) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The activity represents another step in the right direction for Johnson, whom the Padres are hoping can make a full recovery from his strained groin in advance of Opening Day. Johnson could be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice or a simulated game by the end of the week, though he appears unlikely to pitch again during the Padres' Cactus League schedule.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing long toss Johnson (groin) began playing long toss Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The right-hander exited Thursday's contest with a Grade 1 groin strain but made a quick return to throwing after taking it easy for a few days. Johnson may have a tough time ramping back up to game readiness with less than two weeks before Opening Day.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Johnson has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson was removed from Tuesday's spring game against the White Sox due to a groin injury, and he'll have several days of rest before returning. However, the Padres are hopeful that the right-hander will be able to pitch in a few more Cactus League games prior to Opening Day.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE