When you have a young starting rotation as the San Diego Padres do, the best thing you can do to help them is creating a strong bullpen behind them.
That’s exactly what A.J. Preller is attempting to do this offseason.
He’s already signed the best relief pitcher available in Drew Pomeranz, and over the last week he’s brought in several upside arms on Minor League deals.
Now he brings in another big arm by signing Pierce Johnson to a 2-year deal for $5 million with a third-year team option, according to Jeff Passan.