Braves activate RHP Pierce Johnson from IL

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The Atlanta Braves activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list Saturday and sent fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Johnson, 33, has been out with elbow inflammation. He last pitched in a game April 29 at Seattle and is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA and one save in 13 relief appearances.

In seven seasons with five different clubs, Johnson is 14-16 with a 3.98