Padres' Bryce Johnson: Set to lose work with Merrill back
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Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
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.
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Padres' Bryce Johnson: Added to roster
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The Padres selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
He will provide more depth in the outfield while Jackson Merrill (concussion) and Jason Heyward (oblique) are on the injured list. Johnson appeared in 47 games with the Padres last season, slashing only .206/.286/.238.
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Padres' Bryce Johnson: Returns to San Diego
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The Padres acquired Johnson and cash considerations from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for Brett Sullivan, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Bryce Johnson: Links up with Pittsburgh as NRI
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The Pirates signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
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.
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Bryce Johnson: Becomes free agent
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The Padres non-tendered Johnson on Friday.
Johnson appeared in 47 games for the Padres during 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.
The Padres optioned Johnson to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
With Fernando Tatis back from the 60-day injured list, Johnson will lose hold of his short-side platoon role in the San Diego outfield and head back to El Paso. He should play on a near-everyday basis at Triple-A and stay ready in case another opportunity with the Padres presents itself.
