Johnson (right elbow) activated off IL; Garcia called up for MLB debut (opens original article in a new tab)

The Reds activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list and called up Julian Garcia for his MLB debut, while optioning Zach Maxwell and designating Chris Paddack for assignment.

• Reds activated Pierce Johnson from IL after right elbow inflammation
• Julian Garcia called up for MLB debut after being selected from Triple-A
• Zach Maxwell optioned back to Louisville after struggling with 8.53 ERA in 7 appearances