We are still a couple of months removed from the trade deadline but teams are already assessing their clubs and what their potential needs could be. The Atlanta Braves recent acquisition of Matt Adams suggests that they aren’t ready to be sellers just yet but that could change the closer we get to the trade deadline.

Atlanta has several veterans that could be appealing to clubs and among them are closer Jim Johnson whom several teams are keeping their eyes on according to a report by the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo.

Teams looking to shore up their bullpens have their eyes on Johnson, who has a 3.66 ERA and 1.017 WHIP. Johnson has been an adventure at times with three blown saves in 12 chances, but scouts are watching. Johnson is viewed as a low-cost closer option to the White Sox’ David Robertson. Some teams are looking at him as a setup man.

Atlanta signed Johnson to a two-year, $10 million extension on the final day of the 2016 season. He is 2-1 with 10 saves and a 3.48 ERA in 21 games. He has a solid FIP of 2.23 and has upped his strikeout rate while reducing his walk rate this season.

John Coppolella has made a habit of flipping veterans for prospects in each of the last two seasons and this season may not be any different. Johnson is one name but guys like R.A. Dickey and Jaime Garcia could also see hear their names mentioned in rumors as the deadline approaches.