Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley were both relievers that Atlanta Braves front office head Alex Anthopoulos has struck deals with the Colorado Rockies for. Last season, fans saw how effective Johnson and Kinley were once they got out of Coors Field, and now Anthopoulos is hoping he can hit on some of that same magic.
On Wednesday, the Braves traded with the Rockies in exchange for Ryan Rolison on Wednesday afternoon in exchange for cash considerations, as Atlanta begins to stockpile arms in the months prior to spring training.
Rolison is a former first round pick in the 2018 draft battled injuries before he eventually made his MLB debut last May with the Rockies.