Johnson was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Braves' win over Philadelphia on Friday night.

While his average has dropped off considerably compared to his huge season in 2013 (.265 as opposed to .321), he now has 10 home runs and 58 RBI which aren't that far off his career year.

Johnson (back) is back in the lineup Friday against the Phillies.

Johnson exited Wednesday's game with a lower-back strain, and missed Thursday's contest due to the injury. He expected to be back Friday, and it appears that is the case as he will man the hot corner and bat seventh for the Braves.

Johnson (back) expects to return to the action Friday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Johnson hoped to return Thursday after suffering a lower back strain in Wednesday's game, but he'll be held out as a precaution. Barring a setback, expect him to be back in the fold Friday in Philadelphia.

Johnson (back) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.

Johnson was hoping to play Thursday despite suffering a lower-back strain Wednesday night, but the Braves will take precaution and hold him out of the lineup for at least one game. Phil Gosselin takes over at third base.

Johnson (back) hopes he will be able to play in Thursday's game, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.

Johnson was removed from Wednesday's game with a strained back, but it does not appear the injury is overly serious. Johnson's status for Thursday's game will be confirmed when the Braves release their starting lineup prior to the contest.

Johnson left Wednesday's game with lower-back strain, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Johnson doubled to left in the bottom of the fourth inning, his second double of the game, but was replaced at third by Phil Gosselin to begin the sixth. The team lists Johnson as just day-to-day, but it seems like something that could at least limit Johnson a bit over the final four games of the season.

Johnson is not in the lineup Friday.

This is just a standard day off for Johnson, and Phil Gosselin will get the start at third base Friday.

Johnson is not in the lineup Sunday for the second straight day.

Johnson is really struggling with the bat in September, so manager Fredi Gonzalez decided to hold him out consecutive games to give him mental break. Phil Gosselin will man the hot corner for the Braves in Johnson's place.

Johnson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

The runner-up for the NL batting title last season, Johnson has gone 3-for-32 to begin September and is now batting just .262/.290/.357 on the year. He'll give way to Phil Gosselin at third base Saturday.

Johnson is out of the lineup Saturday against the Marlins, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Johnson is hitless in 12 career at-bats against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, Saturday's starter for Miami, so manager Fredi Gonzalez will turn to Phil Gosselin to man third base for the fourth time this season. While Johnson is also 0-for-11 to begin September, he should continue playing on a near-everyday basis, after the Braves signed him to a three-year extension back in May.

Johnson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Johnson will take a three-game hitting streak with him to the bench Sunday. Phil Gosselin gets the call in his place, and will bat second for the Braves.

Johnson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

Johnson had started 24 straight games for the Braves, so manager Fredi Gonzalez will grant him a day off in attempt to keep his batteries charged for the season's final month. Phil Gosselin will fill in for him at third base.

Johnson went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored Monday against the Pirates.

Johnson is currently on a seven-game hitting streak and also has at least one RBI in each of his last three games. He doesn't provide a lot of power as he only has nine home runs this season, but he is hitting a solid .277.

Johnson provided the Braves their only run on Friday night facing the Padres as he went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

It was Johnson's 47th RBI on the season as he continues to give the Braves consistent play at third base. Johnson (.278/.302/.390) started off August in a fine way and has a good shot of exceeding his home run and RBI totals from last year. The Braves third baseman had 22 RBI during the month of July.

Johnson is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue L.A. reports.

Johnson has started every contest for the Braves since the All-Star break, but will give way to Phillip Gosselin Thursday evening against Clayton Kershaw. Johnson is 6-for-20 at the dish over his last five contests, and has slashed .255/.293/.468 so far in the month of July.

Chris Johnson hit a two-run double and scored a run in Sunday's win over the Padres.

Johnson knocked a bases-loaded double in the third inning, and he scored the Braves' sixth run later in the inning. The two runs driven in were the continuation of a strong month for the third baseman, who now has 22 RBI in July after driving in 24 in the first three months of the season combined. Johnson is hitting .273/.295/.385 with eight home runs and 46 RBI overall.

Chris Johnson hit a two-run home run, his only hit in three at-bats, in a losing effort against the Marlins on Thursday.

Johnson took Henderson Alvarez yard in the second inning to give the Braves an early 2-0 lead. It's been a rough year for Johnson, but he has been swinging a better bat in July -- he has five home runs in the month, as compared to three between April and June. Overall, he's slashing .277/.299/.389 with eight home runs and 42 RBI.

Chris Johnson had three hits -- including a home run -- three RBI and three runs scored in the Braves' 10-7 win over the Cubs on Sunday.

It's been a big few days for the third baseman, who's got three home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored over the past two games. The strong finish to the first half leaves Johnson with a .277/.301/.378 line. Johnson hit 15 home runs in 488 at-bats in 2012, so maybe the sudden outburst bodes well for his power production in the second half.

Chris Johnson homered twice Saturday as the Braves won an 11-6 shootout against the Cubs.

Both starting pitchers were terrible on a day that the flood gates opened early and often at Wrigley Field. Johnson hit a two-run shot off Edwin Jackson in the top of the second inning and then took E-Jax deep again in the top of the fourth. He finished the afternoon with four RBI.

Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a three-run double in Wednesday's win over the Mets.

Johnson cleared the bases with a first-inning double against Jacob deGrom. They were the only three runs the Braves would score, but it was enough for the win. It's been a tough season for Johnson, but he has been swinging the bat better lately, having notched multi-hit games in three out of his last five contests. Overall, he's slashing .284/.304/.366 with three home runs and 27 RBI.