Braves Acquire Bullpen Help in Johnson, Hearn Trades

Atlanta traded pitching prospects to Colorado for reliever Pierce Johnson.
The Braves got Taylor Hearn from Texas for cash after he was designated for assignment.
Several Atlanta pitchers are currently injured, thinning the team's bullpen.
Johnson has a 4.48 career ERA while Hearn has struggled this season.
The trades aimed to boost the NL-best Braves bullpen for a potential playoff run.