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On roster bubble Johnson may not make the Opening Day roster, despite a very impressive start to Cactus League play, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The toolsy outfielder is hitting .364 with two home runs and one strikeout in 11 at-bats this spring. However, due to his lack of reps last season, it sounds like he might need to wait a month or two before getting another look in the majors. Bell reports that Eddie Rosario will be the everyday left fielder while Oscar Mercado and Bradley Zimmer compete in center field and Josh Naylor leads the way in right field. Johnson's plus power and speed give him a more exciting fantasy ceiling than Naylor, and he has the arm for right field, so even if he doesn't win a spot on the Opening Day roster, he's a prime candidate for a midseason promotion.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Optioned to alternate site Johnson was optioned to Cleveland's alternate training site Thursday.

Impact The Indians have given Johnson some starts early in the season (amid one prior demotion to the alternate site), but he has struggled in his first taste of the majors, going 1-for-12 with a walk and five strikeouts. He has fantasy-relevant tools (plus speed, some pop) and would be an appealing flier if it ever appeared that he was set for consistent playing time.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still not running Naquin (toe) is still unable to run the bases at Cleveland's satellite camp, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact He is still feeling the hairline fracture in his right toe and is without a timetable for his return. In the meantime, young outfielders like Bradley Zimmer and Daniel Johnson have been getting more MLB playing time than originally expected.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Johnson was recalled from Cleveland's satellite camp prior to Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact One of Cleveland's top big-league ready prospects, Johnson saw a couple starts in the first week of the season before being optioned down Tuesday. He gets to come up just one day later with Roberto Perez (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Johnson has an intriguing blend of power and speed, but he will need to start getting steady playing time to become relevant in mixed leagues.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after matinee Johnson was optioned to the alternate training site after Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old received the start in right field and went 1-for-2 -- recording his first big-league hit -- before being pinch hit for by Oscar Mercado. Johnson could rejoin the big-league club later in the season, but for now he'll try to stay fresh at the alternate site.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE