ATLANTA -- The Braves began revitalizing their bullpen on Monday, when they acquired Pierce Johnson from the Rockies and left-hander Taylor Hearn from the Rangers.

Johnson was acquired in exchange for right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik, who ranked as the Braves¡¯ No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon, who ranked as the Braves¡¯ No. 26 prospect.

Hearn, who was designated for assignment last week, was acquired from the Rangers for cash considerations.

TRADE DETAILS
Braves get: RHP Pierce Johnson
Rockies get: Minor League RHPs Victor Vodnik, Tanner Gordon

Braves get: LHP Taylor Hearn
Rangers get: Cash considerations

Johnson will have an opportunity to become a key cog within Atlanta¡¯s bullpen. As for Hearn, he provides the Braves another left-handed option. But more importantly, he has Minor League options remaining, meaning he could help create some roster flexibility.?

Johnson posted a 6.00 ERA over 43 appearances (39 innings) for the Rockies this year. The Braves feel away from Coors Field, the 32-year-old reliever could be as successful as he was when he posted a 3.09 ERA and had a 32.1% K rate over 87 appearances (78 2/3 innings) for the Padres from 2020-21.

How much has Coors Field affected Johnson this year?

Home: 25 app., 23.2 IP, .292 BA, .384 OBP, .531 SLG, 6 HR, 25.7% K rate, 7.23 ERA
Away: 18 app., 15.1 IP, .292, .387 OPB, .431 SLG, 1 HR, 38.7% K rate, 4.11 ERA

If Johnson pitches effectively, he could join Kirby Yates and Joe Jim¨¦nez as the top right-handed setup options.

The Braves have spent the past couple weeks without top setup man A.J. Minter, who will begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Gwinnett. They¡¯ve also spent the past two months without another of their top lefty relievers, Dylan Lee, who is still a couple of weeks away from returning from the injured list.

Hearn provides the Braves another left-handed option. The 28-year-old southpaw has pitched just seven innings in the Majors this year. He had a 3.66 ERA over 39 1/3 innings for Triple-A Round Rock.

Ben Heller and Daysbel Hern¨¢ndez are the only current members of the Braves¡¯ bullpen who have at least one option remaining. Hearn¡¯s presence in the organization will provide president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos some roster flexibility over the season¡¯s final two months.