Elliot Johnson (knee) is slated to return to Cactus League action on Tuesday. Johnson is recovered from his bruised knee, an injury he suffered last Wednesday on a play at second base. He's expected to make the Royals' Opening Day roster as a utilityman.

Elliot Johnson (shin) is still a day or two away from returning to action. Johnson has been out since suffering a bruised shin Wednesday on a play at second base. The ailment isn't a long-term concern.

Elliot Johnson left Wednesday's game after one inning due to a bruised shin. Johnson was injured at second base while turning a double play. He's expected to be fine, though. "He's fine, it was more of a precautionary thing," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He was fighting to stay in the game, but this early, let's get some ice on it."

Royals acquired INF Elliot Johnson from the Rays as the player to be named in the James Shields trade. Johnson was designated for assignment by the Rays last week. The 28-year-old batted just .242/.304/.350 with six home runs and 33 RBI in 331 plate appearances last season for Tampa Bay and figures to compete for a backup infielder job this spring.

Rays designated SS Elliot Johnson for assignment. The Rays also designated Reid Brignac for assignment on Tuesday, leaving Yunel Escobar on his own at the top of the shortstop depth chart. Johnson, 28, hit just .242/.304/.350 with six home runs and 33 RBI in 331 plate appearances last season for Tampa Bay.

Elliot Johnson suffered knee and facial abrasions in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. Johnson passed a concussion test after colliding with catcher Jeff Mathis, and is being listed as day-to-day. Manager Joe Maddon said Johnson could play Saturday if needed, but the Rays will try to avoid using him as a precautionary measure.

Elliot Johnson had a nice night at the dish on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a run driven in. While he won't exactly light the world on fire, Johnson does have some value as a potential middle infielder in deeper mixed leagues. For the season, he's now hitting .270 with four homers and 20 RBI to go along with his 13 stolen bases.

Elliot Johnson hit a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Marlins. Johnson's fourth blast of the year came against Anibal Sanchez in the fourth. Johnson is now batting .270/.343/.397 through Tampa's first 60 games, and has stolen nine bases to go along with 16 RBI. There are worse options in exceptionally deep mixed leagues.

Elliot Johnson will likely make the Opening Day roster if Reid Brignac (foot) is placed on the disabled list. Brignac is currently dealing with a plantar fascia condition in his right foot and Rays manager Joe Maddon confirmed Thursday that the injury "has a chance" to impact his availability for Opening Day. Johnson, who is out of options, would likely function as a backup for Sean Rodriguez if Johnson misses the start of the season.