The Orioles optioned Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of infielder Ramon Urias (ankle) from the injured list. The outfielder was with the big club for just one day, receiving one plate appearance after entering as a pinch runner.

The Orioles selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will provide some outfield depth for Baltimore as Cedric Mullins (neck) nurses a minor injury. Johnson replaces Coby Mayo on the active roster. Johnson hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2021 and the 28-year-old is slashing .259/.320/.448 in 500 plate appearances with Norfolk this season.

Johnson signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, 28, spent split the 2023 season between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization, collecting an .817 OPS with 19 home runs and 30 stolen bases. He's capable of handling all three outfield spots and last saw action in the majors in 2021.

The Padres signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder spent time in the Guardians, Mets and Nationals' organizations in 2022. Posting a sub-.600 OPS with each team's Triple-A club, Johnson showed little to suggest he belongs on an MLB roster this season, no less the talented Padres'. He figures to begin his age-27 season either at the Double-A or Triple-A level.

Johnson signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was traded from the Guardians to the Mets in late May, and he spent nearly a month on the injured list between June and July. He was let go by the Mets a few days after being reinstated from the IL, but he'll find a new landing spot with the Nationals, the organization that drafted him in 2016. Over 31 games at the Triple-A level this year, Johnson has hit just .188 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 10 runs and a steal.

Johnson was traded from the Guardians to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson appeared in 17 games at Triple-A Columbus to begin the year, and he hit .217 with three home runs, 11 RBI, six runs and a stolen base. The 26-year-old has played in 35 major-league games over the last two seasons and will attempt to carve out a role at Triple-A Syracuse.

Johnson (quadriceps) has been activated from Triple-A Columbus' injured list.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will be able to get back into action at Columbus. He's looking to build upon a slow start to the season -- he hit .242/.242/.419 with three home runs, 11 RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base in his first 15 games before the injury.

Johnson was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Johnson was initially believed to be dealing with a hip strain after leaving Thursday's game at Triple-A Columbus, he'll be forced to miss at least a week after being diagnosed with a quad injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return after a minimal stay on the IL.

Johnson (hip) was injured Thursday while playing with Triple-A Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson went 5-for-10 in his previous two games, but he was hurt against Louisville in Thursday's contest. A timeline for his return to play hasn't been announced.

The Guardians reassigned Johnson to minor-league camp Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson had been attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee after the Guardians outrighted him to Triple-A Columbus in November. He saw action in 30 games with Cleveland in 2021 and hit .221 with four home runs and a stolen base while striking out in 27 of his 81 plate appearances (33.3 percent).