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Pulled after crashing into wall Johnson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after making a leaping catch and crashing into the outfield wall, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Johnson came into the game to fill in for Michael Conforto, who was pulled in the fourth inning for unknown reasons. Now, the Giants, who are quickly running thin on outfielders, will turn to LaMonte Wade to take over in right field.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first career homer Johnson hit a pinch-hit solo homer in Monday's 12-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Johnson came off the bench in the blowout victory for San Francisco and connected on the first MLB homer of his career. The speedy outfielder isn't likely to get much playing time to begin the year, but could earn more starts with solid production when is in the lineup.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Johnson's contract was selected by the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Johnson generated some buzz this spring by going 12-for-12 on the basepaths in the Cactus League and appeared to be trending towards a roster spot, but he ended up missing out. He didn't have to wait long, however, as the Giants optioned Brett Wisely to clear a roster spot after just one game. Johnson managed a below-average batting line (97 wRC+) as a 26-year-old in Triple-A last year, and the fact that the Giants kept him off the Opening Day roster suggests they're not particularly invested in him, but his wheels could give him fantasy relevance if he earns enough playing time.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left off Opening Day roster The Giants reassigned Johnson to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Impact Even though all five members of the Giants' Opening Day outfield (Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Conforto, Joc Pederson, Blake Sabol and Matt Beaty) are all left-handed hitters, the team opted not to keep the switch-hitting Johnson in the fold as a potential platoon option. Johnson did his best this spring to make the decision to cut him a tough one, as he finished the Cactus League slate with a .310/.423/.405 slash line and a perfect 12-for-12 mark on stolen-base attempts.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward making roster Johnson has "an excellent shot to be there on Opening Day," Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said in an interview during the broadcast of Thursday's game, Evan...

Impact The Giants are a little banged up in the outfield, helping to create an opening for Johnson. He's earned it with his play this spring, though, posting an .881 OPS while going 12-for-12 on stolen base attempts. Johnson's speed could make him relevant in fantasy leagues if he gets regular playing time, but that doesn't seem terribly likely.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Johnson, the stolen-base king of the spring, might be exactly what the Giants need A few spots on the Giants roster are up in the air, creating a lane for Johnson, who leads all major-league players in steals this spring.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting Wednesday Johnson (hand) will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The Giants are planning on having Johnson get in four plate appearances during the contest in what will mark his third start since he exited a March 16 game after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Johnson, who is slashing .367/.429/.467 with 11 stolen bases in 12 Cactus League games, is attending camp as a non-roster invitee but is making a push for a spot on the Giants' Opening Day roster as a short-side platoon outfielder.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game after HBP Johnson was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson squared around to bunt and couldn't get out of the way of an inside delivery from Bryan Woo. The 27-year-old outfielder has been seeing a lot of action on the major-league side of Giants camp this spring, but he is not expected to make the Opening Day roster -- even at full health.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four steals Monday Johnson went 1-for-2 with two walks, one RBI, four stolen bases and three runs scored in Monday's Cactus League win over the Padres.

Impact Johnson isn't expected to begin the year in the majors, but he has one intriguing trait, and that is speed. He's recorded at least 25 steals in each one of his minor-league seasons, and he's up to seven thefts over eight Cactus League games this spring. The Giants' outfield likely won't have room for Johnson, but with a number of injury-prone players on the roster, he could work his way back to the majors with a strong start to the year at Triple-A Sacramento.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster Johnson was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson spent the final few days of the regular season in the majors but will be cast off the Giants' 40-man roster. He's a candidate to serve as a non-roster invitee this spring.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Sacramento Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Johnson was sent to the minors in early September, but he'll provide additional depth for the Giants during their final regular-season series after Evan Longoria (thumb) was placed on the injured list. Over eight major-league games earlier this year, Johnson hit just .067 with a run, an RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Sacramento Johnson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Johnson saw just four plate appearances after being called up from Sacramento last week, so the Giants decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for Evan Longoria.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, making MLB debut Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and is starting in center field and batting ninth Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact The 26-year-old has a .283/.352/.397 slash line with five home runs, 24 RBI and 24 stolen bases at Triple-A this year and will make his big-league debut against lefty Julio Urias and Los Angeles. Johnson could fill a short-side platoon in the outfield since most of San Francisco's outfielders hit left-handed.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE