Steve Johnson (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Orioles on Sunday. Johnson is working his way back from a nagging shoulder injury. He'll go back to Triple-A Norfolk once healthy but could be an option for the Orioles at some point during the second half.

Steve Johnson (shoulder) has been cleared to begin some light throwing. Johnson has been shut down the last three weeks after having a recurrence of right shoulder discomfort. It's not clear how much longer he'll be sidelined, but he'll go back to Triple-A Norfolk once healthy.

Steve Johnson will travel to Baltimore Wednesday to be examined after having a recurrence of right shoulder discomfort. Johnson was knocked around for three runs on three hits and two walks over two innings for Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday. He was making his third start since missing three weeks of action with a shoulder issue. Even if the exam doesn't reveal anything serious, obviously Johnson won't be an option to join the Orioles anytime soon.

Orioles optioned RHP Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson allowed six earned runs in nine innings this spring in the Grapefruit League, failing to earn an Opening Day roster spot. He'll be up eventually.

Steve Johnson has positioned himself well this spring to secure one of the final spots in the Orioles Opening Day bullpen. The 26-year-old hurler has surrendered just two runs on three hits over his seven innings of work in the Grapefruit League season, while posting a 6/2 K/BB ratio. With his ability to work multiple innings, he could settle in nicely in a long-reliever role.

Orioles recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson has a 7.82 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 12 2/3 frames this year with the O's. The 26-year-old right-hander will serve as a mop-up man for the stretch run.

Orioles optioned RHP Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk. A corresponding roster move will be made on Sunday. Johnson was activated on Friday and threw a scoreless inning on Saturday, striking out two while walking two. He'll likely be recalled later this summer.

Orioles activated RHP Steve Johnson from the 15-day disabled list. He'll take the roster spot of Brian Roberts, who was placed on the paternity leave list. Johnson has been sidelined for nearly two months with a strained oblique.

Steve Johnson (oblique) threw two scoreless innings in an extended spring training game Saturday. Johnson will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Class-A Aberdeen. The Orioles are hoping he can return from the DL before later this month.

Steve Johnson (oblique) will throw two innings in an extended spring training game in Sarasota on Saturday. If all goes well with that outing, Johnson would progress to a minor league rehab start with Class-A Aberdeen. He's hoping to return to the Orioles before the end of July.