The Rockies’ quest for much-needed organizational pitching depth continued Monday.
The club traded right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson to the Braves in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon.
“We are trying to build our depth,” Colorado general manager Bill Schmidt said. “We appreciated everything Pierce did for us, but we feel like we are adding some depth.”
A month ago, the Rockies traded veteran infielder Mike Moustakas to the Angels in exchange for right-handed prospect Connor Van Scoyoc.
“We started with the trade for ‘Moose,’ and now we are adding two more arms,” Schmidt continued.