| Wed Jan 12 2011 | 15:35 | Cubs sign OF Johnson to minors deal | ||||
Cubs signed OF Reed Johnson to a minor league contract. | ||||||
The contract also includes an invite to major league spring training. Johnson, 34, batted .262/.291/.366 with two home runs, 15 RBI and a 50/5 K/BB ratio over 215 plate appearances with the Dodgers last season. Johnson previously played with the Cubs from 2008-09 and will attempt to make the team as a left-handed bat off the bench and defensive replacement. | ||||||
| Fri Dec 10 2010 | 19:27 | Mets looking at Reed Johnson for bench spot | ||||
The New York Daily News' Andy Martino reports that the Mets are eying Reed Johnson for a bench spot. | ||||||
Johnson hit .262/.291/.366 with two homers over 202 at-bats for the Dodgers this past season. He dealt with back problems for a good chunk of the season and missed a lot of the previous year with a broken foot. When healthy, Johnson offers an option against left-handed pitching (career .312 average), as well as the ability to play all three outfield spots. | ||||||
| Source: Andy Martino on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Aug 4 2010 | 21:58 | Dodgers activate Reed Johnson from DL | ||||
Dodgers activated OF Reed Johnson from the 15-day disabled list. | ||||||
Johnson could have trouble finding regular time in the Los Angeles outfield, but he's back in the big leagues nonetheless. The 33-year-old was hitting .291/.316/.386 with seven RBI in 127 at-bats before the injury. | ||||||
| Tue Aug 3 2010 | 11:23 | Reed Johnson begins rehab assignment | ||||
Reed Johnson (back) has begun a minor league rehab assignment. | ||||||
The 33-year-old outfielder went 1-for-3 while DHing at Single-A Inland Empire on Sunday and is expected to do the same Tuesday. Johnson has been on the 15-day disabled list since early July with a back strain and is aiming to return to the Dodgers' bench in less than a week. | ||||||
| Source: Dodgers.mlb.com | ||||||
| Wed Jul 28 2010 | 21:23 | Dodgers' OF Johnson throws, swings | ||||
Reed Johnson threw in the Dodger outfield and took some swings in the cage on Wednesday evening. | ||||||
Johnson is supposed to run tomorrow and could be close to a rehab assignment. He will also return to a crowded outfield with Scott Podsednik now in the fold. This means that the end is nigh for Garret Anderson, and that Johnson's meager fantasy value is probably out the window as well. | ||||||
| Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter | ||||||
| Thu Jul 15 2010 | 18:09 | Dodgers place Reed Johnson on disabled list | ||||
Dodgers placed OF Reed Johnson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 9, with a back injury. | ||||||
The move cleared room on the Dodgers' 25-man roster for the activation of Manny Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list. Johnson, 33, was hitting .291/.316/.386 with seven RBI in 127 at-bats for Los Angeles. | ||||||
| Mon Jul 12 2010 | 12:15 | Reed Johnson still dealing with bad back | ||||
Reed Johnson is still dealing with back spasms and will be checked out by a specialist over the All-Star break. | ||||||
Johnson has not played since July 8 and might not be ready by the time the baseball season resumes later this week. If the problem persists into next weekend, he could need a short stint on the 15-day disabled list. Johnson, 33, is batting .291/.316/.386 with seven RBI in 127 at-bats this season. | ||||||
| Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Jul 10 2010 | 10:33 | Reed Johnson dealing with back spasms | ||||
Reed Johnson was unavailable for the Dodgers Friday due to back spasms. | ||||||
"We don't think it's anything more than a few days," manager Joe Torre said about Johnson's injury. The outfielder would normally start today against lefty Tom Gorzelanny, but it sounds like there's a good chance he'll need to sit again. | ||||||
| Source: Los Angeles Times | ||||||