Pierce Johnson Hits IL With Right Elbow Inflammation
The Reds reliever is sidelined with elbow trouble, triggering bullpen roster moves in Cincinnati.
Pierce Johnson has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, the Reds officially announced. The injury opens a bullpen vacancy that the club is filling with Lyon Richardson, recalled from the minors. Elbow inflammation can carry variable recovery timelines and warrants monitoring for fantasy and betting purposes.
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