Braves Lose Key Reliever to Injured List with Elbow Inflammation

© Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Braves Lose Key Reliever to Injured List with Elbow Inflammation The Atlanta Braves are shaking up their bullpen, but not by choice. Author: Lindsay Crosby May 04, 2024 The Atlanta Braves are making a roster move for their bullpen. The team announced today that reliever Pierce Johnson was being placed on the fifteen-day injured list with elbow inflammation, backdated to May 1st. Coming up in Johnson's roster spot in long man Jackson Stephens, who was set to make the team out of spring training until Atlanta brought back veteran Jesse Chavez on the eve of Opening Day. Stephens, who was DFA'd to give Chavez a roster spot, is being put back on the 40-man roster by