ATLANTA -- Jim Johnson will have an opportunity to remain a part of Atlanta's bullpen for two more seasons.
Before playing the Tigers in their regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon, the Braves announced they signed Johnson to a two-year contract extension that runs through the end of the 2018 campaign. Financial terms were not immediately revealed.
Johnson has revitalized his career while working with Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell over the past two seasons. The 33-year-old reliever struggled at the beginning of this season, but he has produced a 1.80 ERA and converted 19 of 21 save opportunities over his past 50 innings, dating back to June 3.