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Padres Activate Pierce Johnson, Dan Altavilla From Injured List

By TC Zencka | April 14, 2021 at 8:22pm CDT

The Padres carousel of relievers continues to turn, this time via the activations of Pierce Johnson and Dan Altavilla from the injured list. Both right-handers came into the season as key, if underrated pieces of the Friars’ bullpen makeup. Both will make their season debuts when they next get in a game.

In terms of corresponding moves, Nabil Crismatt has been optioned for the second time this season. Taylor Williams has also been placed on the injured list with right knee inflammation, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter). Crismatt impressed this spring while on a minor league contract, earning himself a place in the organization. The Padres are likely to see Crismatt a number of times this season, though since his option has been used, he’ll also remain a candidate for demotion.

Conversely, Williams does not have any options remaining. The 29-year-old has been solid in five appearances so far this season, giving up just one run over 5 1/3 innings. Williams played for the Brewers and Mariners before coming to the Padres in an under-the-radar trade at last season’s August trade deadline.

Altavilla also came to San Diego from Seattle at the trade deadline last year, but as part of the higher-profile trade the sent Ty France, Andres Munoz, Luis Torrens, and Taylor Trammell to the Mariners for Altavilla, Austin Adams, and Austin Nola. All three pieces of that deal started the season on the injured list for the Pads, though Adams just recently made his return.

Johnson returned to the States from Japan last season, quickly becoming a vital piece of manager Jayce Tingler’s relief corps. The Colorado native appeared in 24 games, pitching to a 2.70 ERA/3.14 FIP over 20 innings. Johnson and Altavilla now join a deep group of veteran right-handers in the Padres’ bullpen. Beyond Johnson, Altavilla, and Adams, Tingler can also call on Craig Stammen, Keone Kela or Emilio Pagan ahead of nominal closer Mark Melancon.

 

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  1. stpbaseball

    4 years ago

    drew pomeranz, Tim Hill are in there too even if they’re lefties

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  2. lilpartialbaldo

    4 years ago

    Why are the Pads even bothering with a ham and egger like pierce johnson??

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    • Hosmer for HOF

      4 years ago

      Because they’re the Padres and only the As have done “it” better for the last decade than them

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    • Hudson6

      4 years ago

      Pierce Johnson was excellent last year. Why wouldn’t they bring him back?

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  3. padreforlife

    4 years ago

    Another bad trade by Preller

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    • Brew’88

      4 years ago

      Trammel, Torrens and France are a combined 0.177 BA so far this season. Looks like a great trade.

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