Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

28-Year-Old OutfielderOF
San Diego Padres AAA
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Daniel Johnson in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Padres in February of 2023.
Signs with Padres
OFSan Diego Padres  AAA
February 23, 2023
The Padres signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Thursday.
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The outfielder spent time in the Guardians, Mets and Nationals' organizations in 2022. Posting a sub-.600 OPS with each team's Triple-A club, Johnson showed little to suggest he belongs on an MLB roster this season, no less the talented Padres'. He figures to begin his age-27 season either at the Double-A or Triple-A level.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
 
 
+67%
OPS vs LHP
2023
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+67%
OPS vs LHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left 1.000 7 1 1 1 0 .286 .286 .714
Since 2021vs Right .600 74 8 3 4 1 .214 .257 .343
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021vs Left 1.000 7 1 1 1 0 .286 .286 .714
2021vs Right .600 74 8 3 4 1 .214 .257 .343
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Since 2021
 
 
+10%
OPS at Home
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+10%
OPS at Home
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021Home .670 37 3 2 2 0 .229 .270 .400
Since 2021Away .607 44 6 2 3 1 .214 .250 .357
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2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021Home .670 37 3 2 2 0 .229 .270 .400
2021Away .607 44 6 2 3 1 .214 .250 .357
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Johnson didn't do much with his first major-league opportunity in 2020, collecting one hit (a single) and striking out five times in 13 at-bats. It would be foolish to dismiss his big-league potential based on such a small sample size, especially given his success (.290/.361/.507 slash line, 19 homers, 12 stolen bases) in his last full season in the minors. Johnson possesses a rocket outfield arm and a power-speed skillset that could lead to a successful MLB career (and plenty of interest in fantasy leagues) if he can learn to harness it. He hit just .241 against southpaws between Double-A and Triple-A in 2019 and was successful on only 55% of his stolen-base attempts, highlighting two areas in which he'll need to improve to be an effective everyday big-leaguer. Johnson could be targeted for an expanded role with Cleveland in 2021, though his opportunity may be initially limited to a platoon role.
After getting traded from D.C. to Cleveland in last offseason's Yan Gomes trade, Johnson accomplished everything in the upper levels short of making his MLB debut. He mastered Double-A (152 wRC+, .281 ISO) in a return trip and was promoted to Triple-A in late-May. Of the top 15 International League hitters by wRC+, Johnson was the third-youngest behind Ryan Mountcastle and Bobby Bradley. His all-fields, line-drive-oriented approach has allowed him to outperform hit tool grades from past years. He is a plus runner with above-average raw power, but is still working on maximizing those tools in games. His 26.5 Hard% and 54.5% success rate on SB attempts are the most concerning aspects of his profile. The Indians ranked sixth in stolen-base attempts (138) last year, so he may still get the green light. He can play all three outfield spots and should get a legitimate look with the Indians early this season.
For those who like to roster super toolsy outfielders with big questions about their ability to hit upper-level pitching, this is a great time to be alive. Let another owner be patient with someone like Corey Ray. Johnson offers a similar amount of realistic upside without any of the name value. He did what any tooled up 21-year-old should be expected to do in his first full-season assignment, dominating to the tune of a 154 wRC+ (second in the Sally League among hitters with 300 plate appearances). His numbers weren't quite as flashy at High-A, but he was still 27 percent better than league average while lowering his strikeout rate to 16.2 percent and upping his walk rate to 7.0 percent. Johnson didn't struggle until the Arizona Fall League, where he posted a sub-.600 OPS, possibly due to fatigue or bad luck in a small sample. He has above-average raw power and plus speed, but his failure or success against Double-A pitching this year will ultimately determine whether he becomes a top-50 prospect or falls out of the top-200.
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Rejoins Nationals on MiLB deal
OFWashington Nationals  AAA
July 30, 2022
Johnson signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
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Traded to Mets
OFNew York Mets  AAA
May 25, 2022
Johnson was traded from the Guardians to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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Activated Friday
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
May 20, 2022
Johnson (quadriceps) has been activated from Triple-A Columbus' injured list.
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Placed on injured list
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
Quadriceps
April 30, 2022
Johnson was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Saturday.
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Dealing with hip strain
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
Hip
April 29, 2022
Johnson (hip) was injured Thursday while playing with Triple-A Columbus.
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