Braves' bullpen dealt worrisome injury update

The Atlanta Braves' bullpen took a major hit ahead of their contest with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Following a loss in the first game of the series Atlanta will now be without one of its top relievers for the foreseeable future. The Braves put right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-Day IL Saturday, via The Athletic's David O'Brien. “This is a setback: #Braves put reliever Pierce Johnson, one of their top setup men, on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation,” said O'Brien.