Johnson will stay in the bullpen, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

After an injury-plagued 2016 campaign, the Cubs are hoping that a move to the bullpen will keep their pitching prospect healthy while also helping his fastball and breaking pitches to become sharper. Johnson struggled in his first taste of Triple-A last season, but if he can right the ship while maintaining his uptick in strikeouts from last season, he could find his way to Wrigley Field later in the season.

Johnson (hand) will head back to the DL on Thursday with a blister on his pitching hand, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almost two weeks ago Johnson was activated off the disabled list as he recovered from a lat injury that had sidelined him since mid-April. Johnson shouldn't miss too much time with a blister on his right hand, but he likely won't return until July.

Johnson (back) has been activated from the disabled list.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson missed about six weeks with the lat injury and has managed just four starts with a 5.17 ERA and 1.71 WHIP thus far in 2016. He was one of the Cubs' top prospects entering the season and was considered a possibility for a midseason call-up, but he needs to show he's healthy before dreams of the next level can be entertained.

Johnson (back) will throw live batting practice tomorrow before going to Arizona to continue his rehab, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The timetable for his return to the rotation at Triple-A Iowa is unknown, but it seems likely that he'll be out until at least early June given that the Cubs want to send him to Arizona before he rejoins his teammates in the Pacific Coast League.

Johnson was placed on the disabled list with a lat strain, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A mere two weeks after being activated off the disabled list for an arm injury, Johnson will head back to the DL. It's unclear how much time the right-hander will miss, but things should become clearer once he returns to baseball-related activities.

Johnson (arm) will come off the 7-day disabled list and start Thursday for Triple-A Iowa.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was deactivated for a week after being struck by a line drive in his April 11 start, but his setback did not turn into a long-term issue. With Johnson now at the Triple-A level and owning a 2.48 career minor league ERA, he will have a chance to make his big league debut at some point this season.

The X-Rays on Johnson's arm came back negative, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson's Triple-A debut didn't quite end when he was hit by a comebacker, but he'll have a painful reminder of the night for a bit longer. He is not expected to miss much action.

Johnson will undergo X-rays on Tuesday after being struck by a line drive in his start Monday against New Orleans, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson actually continued to pitch after getting struck, but he was pulled shortly thereafter once he completed the third inning. The results of his X-rays will shed some light on the extent of his injury, but as for now, manager Marty Pevey said the pitcher is only dealing with a contusion and could be in line to make his next start.

Johnson gave up one run on six hits in five innings for Double-A Tennessee on Thursday. In four appearances with the Smokies, Johnson has a sparkling 0.54 ERA, but he has just a 12:7 K:BB in 16.2 innings and his WHIP is less-than-inspiring 1.36. He might be the best pitching prospect the Cubs have in their organization, but he still has a lot of work to do, and he got off to a late start this year due to a back injury.

Johnson (back) has joined the Cubs' Double-A affiliate at Tennessee and will start Thursday. Johnson is yet to appear in a minor league game this season due to a back injury suffered early in spring training. The right-handed prospect has missed time in the past due to leg injuries in addition to this year's back issues, but Thursday's start will be his first real test of the season.