Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Sun 9/14/25 12:02 AM

Johnson hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson entered the game as a pinch hitter for Fernando Tatis in the eighth inning and delivered the Padres' final runs of the game. Johnson has seen limited playing time since the All-Star break, appearing in just 28 games while going 17-for-40 (.425) with four extra-base hits and six RBI. The outfielder has mostly functioned in a bench role this season -- through 68 plate appearances, he has one homer, eight RBI, seven runs scored, three stolen bases and a .371/.409/.484 slash line.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Sun 7/20/25 1:16 PM

Johnson is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Nationals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson wasn't in San Diego's original lineup, but he's now picking up a start in center field, as Jackson Merrill was scratched due to an illness. This will be the third start for Johnson over San Diego's past eight contests, and he's posted a .304/.360/.391 slash line with no homers, two RBI and two steals over 22 games this season.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Sun 6/22/25 4:34 PM

Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had started in three of the last four games for the Padres, but he'll likely be ticketed for a fourth- or fifth-outfielder role after San Diego welcomed Jackson Merrill (concussion) back from the 7-day injured list. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Johnson has gone 4-for-9 with a double, a stolen base and a run.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Mon 6/16/25 6:44 PM

The Padres selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
He will provide more depth in the outfield due to Jackson Merrill (concussion) and Jason Heyward (oblique) being sidelined. Johnson got into 47 games with the Padres last season, slashing only .206/.286/.238.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Wed 4/16/25 4:34 PM

The Padres acquired Johnson and cash considerations from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for Brett Sullivan, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson got into 47 games as a reserve outfielder for the Padres last season before signing with the Pirates over the winter on a minor-league deal. He'll presumably report to Triple-A El Paso, where he'll provide outfield depth.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Mon 1/13/25 10:31 AM

The Pirates signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson, 29, is a career .177/.248/.226 hitter over 140 plate appearances across three brief stints in the majors. He will compete for a reserve outfielder job but is likely to be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2025 season.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Fri 11/22/24 9:38 PM

The Padres non-tendered Johnson on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson appeared in 47 games for the Padres in the regular season, though he only slashed .206/.286/.238 over 73 plate appearances. Now a free agent, he'll look to latch on with another team to provide some organizational outfield depth.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Mon 9/2/24 5:18 PM

The Padres optioned Johnson to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Fernando Tatis Jr. back from the 60-day injured list, Johnson's playing time was set to dry up. He'll head back to El Paso, where the outfielder will stay ready in case another opportunity presents itself.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Mon 8/26/24 7:02 PM

Johnson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson started in right field in both of the Padres' final two games of the weekend series against the Mets with New York sending a pair of southpaws to the mound, but he'll be back on the bench Monday with right-hander Kyle Gibson on the hill for St. Louis. He remains confined to the short side of a strict platoon in right field with the lefty-hitting David Peralta while Fernando Tatis (adductor) remains on the injured list.

Bryce Johnson
OF SD
Sun 7/7/24 3:33 PM

Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
After getting called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 24, Johnson started in the Padres' ensuing seven games, but he went just 4-for-21 with three walks over that stretch. He's now hit the bench in five straight contests -- all against right-handed pitching -- with the left-handed-hitting David Peralta having seemingly taken hold of a strong-side platoon role in right field. The switch-hitting Johnson should still pick up regular starts versus left-handed pitching and could frequently be called upon to serve as a late-inning replacement for Peralta.