Johnson (shoulder) was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Friday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson threw just 4.1 major-league innings this season but recorded a 3.32 ERA in 21.2 frames at the Triple-A level prior to being acquired from Cleveland. He strained his shoulder in August, leaving his readiness for next season in some doubt.

Johnson (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson landed on the injured list with a sprained right shoulder Aug. 10, and manager Kevin Cash said the right-hander will miss "significant time." As a result, it's not very surprising to see the 31-year-old move to the 60-day IL, which will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. Whether Johnson could be available for the postseason remains to be seen, but right-hander Chris Ellis' contract was selected as part of Monday's transaction.

Manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Johnson's sprained right shoulder is "pretty severe" and that the right hander will likely miss "substantial time," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was placed on the injured list earlier Tuesday. The right-hander is slated to get a second opinion on the injury, but for the time being, it sounds like he won't be pitching in a big-league game any time soon. While the Rays haven't provided a specific recovery timeline, Cash's comments would suggest there's at least a chance that Johnson's season is over.

The Rays placed Johnson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained right shoulder.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay initially feared that Johnson might be dealing with structural damage to his shoulder after the right-hander experienced a cracking sensation during his appearance Sunday against the Orioles, but follow-up tests revealed that he was dealing with a sprain instead. The Rays haven't provided a timeline for Johnson's return to action, but the reliever will presumably need more than the minimum 10 days to recover from the injury. Louis Head was called up from Triple-A Durham to take Johnson's spot in the bullpen.

Johnson was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles with right shoulder discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson fell to the ground after sailing a pitch to the backstop during the sixth inning and was pulled from the contest. He recorded two outs without allowing a baserunner before suffering the injury.

The Rays recalled Johnson from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After he was acquired from Cleveland on Friday, Johnson never appeared in a game for Durham before he was summoned to the big club. He'll join the Tampa Bay bullpen as a replacement for Jeffrey Springs (knee), who was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Johnson is expected to work mainly in lower-leverage spots while he's up with the Rays.

Johnson and outfielder Jordan Luplow were traded from Cleveland to Tampa Bay on Friday in exchange for right-hander Peyton Battenfield, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson made his big-league debut in early July and surrendered a run over 1.2 frames while recording three strikeouts. The right-hander has a 3.32 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 21 appearances at the Triple-A level this season.

Johnson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson's contract was selected by Cleveland July 7, and he allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out three in 1.2 innings in his lone relief appearance with the big-league club. He'll return to the minors after J.C. Mejia was recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

Johnson's contract was selected by Cleveland on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson spent the 2020 season in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball but signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland during the offseason. He's made 17 relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus and posted a 3.63 ERA and 29:10 K:BB in 17.1 innings. The right-hander has made major-league appearances with the Rockies in 2018 and 2019, but he'll now be in line to make his team debut with Cleveland. He should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever going forward. Left-hander Logan Allen was sent down as part of a corresponding move.

Cleveland reassigned Johnson to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the 2020 season in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, Johnson returned stateside this winter and inked a minor-league deal with Cleveland. The 31-year-old right-hander was roughed up in his five Cactus League appearances, giving up five runs on six hits and seven walks over 4.2 innings. He'll likely open the 2021 season at Triple-A Columbus.