PIERCE JOHNSON NEWS

Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0

Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dr...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snell pulled, San Diego's no-hit bid ends in 8th vs D-backs

The San Diego Padres had their no-hit bid broken up in the eighth inning on Tuesday night when Arizona’s David Peralta had a bloop single fall into shallow left field

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches one inning, takes loss Johnson (3-3) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Dodgers after allowing one run on one hit and a walk while fanning two across one inning.

Impact Johnson worked as the opener in this bullpen game but continued his season-long trend, as he hasn't pitched more than one inning in any of his 49 appearances on the year. Despite that fact, it's worth noting Johnson has recorded multiple strikeouts in six of his last eight outings and owns a 13:4 K:BB in 7.2 innings over that span.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against San Diego

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Wednesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Blake Snell

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pollock, Urías lead Dodgers past slumping Padres 5-2

AJ Pollock hit a two-run single and robbed Manny Machado of a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the sinking San Diego Padres 5-2 in a series opener between NL West...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres pregame: Pierce Johnson opens bullpen game vs. Dodgers Right-hander will make first MLB start in series opener; Daniel Camarena called up as Miguel Diaz optioned to Triple-A El Paso

AUGUST 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Named Tuesday's starter Johnson will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The right-hander has yet to log multiple frames during any of his 48 appearances this season, so it's unlikely that San Diego will ask him to work past the first inning. Nabil Crismatt figures to be a strong candidate to provide length after Johnson in what figures to be some form of a bullpen game. It's also possible the club makes a transaction prior to first pitch to have another multi-inning arm available.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara, Marlins to take on Weathers, Padres

The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara on Wednesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Ryan Weathers

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola go-ahead hit in 7th, Padres hand Miami 5th loss in row

Austin Nola hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, lifting the San Diego Padres over Miami 6-5 and sending the Marlins to their fifth straight loss

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove pitches six solid innings, Padres beat Marlins 5-2

Joe Musgrove pitched six solid innings, Tommy Pham homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yu Darvish has picked up a new type of curve from Padres teammate Pierce Johnson Johnson's curveball had been voted the most devastating pitch of the year in Nippon Professional Baseball.

JULY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated from injured list Johnson (triceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Johnson was placed on the IL with triceps inflammation June 19 but was able to throw a bullpen a week later. He's now set to rejoin the San Diego bullpen after a minimal stay on the IL. The right-hander holds a 3.57 ERA and 32:9 K:BB across 22.2 innings this season.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching bullpen session Johnson (triceps) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday or Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson hit the 10-day injured list with right triceps inflammation last Saturday, but he appears to be on the mend given his scheduled throwing session this weekend. It is unclear if the right-hander will require a minor-league rehab stint before rejoining the Padres' bullpen.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Padres

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday and the Padres are expected to counter with Dinelson Lamet

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres notes: Brotherly love for Austin Nola; Drew Pomeranz, Pierce Johnson updates Padres catcher Austin Nola's younger brother, Aaron, ties Tom Seaver's strikeout record

JUNE 26, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Paddack expected to start for the Padres against the Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks will start Corbin Martin on Friday while the Padres are expected to counter with Chris Paddack

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Los Angeles

The Padres will send Joe Musgrove to the mound Wednesday and the Dodgers will give Trevor Bauer the start

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish expected to start for San Diego against Los Angeles

The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Monday while the Padres are expected to counter with Yu Darvish

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds look to end 3-game losing streak against Padres

Cincinnati will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Reds take on San Diego

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres notes: Tingler talks tack as Pierce Johnson hits injured list Before Pierce Johnson hit injured list with triceps inflammation, Padres manager Jayce Tingler discussed pitchers ditching grip aids having...

JUNE 19, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lands on IL The Padres placed Johnson on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right triceps inflammation.

Impact Johnson presumably suffered the injury during his outing Thursday, when he retired one batter and earned the win against the Reds. With a 3.57 ERA in 22.2 innings this season, the righty has been a valuable bullpen piece for the Padres. Daniel Camarena was called up Saturday to replace Johnson on the active roster.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego hosts Cincinnati after Musgrove's strong outing

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Joe Musgrove

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caratini, Hosmer HR in 9th, Padres seesaw past Reds 6-4

Victor Caratini hit a two-run, game-ending homer two batters after Eric Hosmer hit a tying, two-run homer for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-4 thriller b...

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs second win Johnson (2-2) retired the only batter he faced and earned the win over Cincinnati on Thursday.

Impact Mark Melancon allowed four runs in two-thirds of an inning before Johnson recorded the third out in the ninth. San Diego's offense answered with a four-run inning of its own, which gave Johnson his second win of the season. The right-hander has a 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 22.2 innings. He's added three holds and a blown save across 27 outings, although he mainly sees lower-leverage assignments.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Padres

The Padres will send Ryan Weathers to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Adbert Alzolay the start

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS