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Johnson elected to become a free agent Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. Johnson was pushed off the Orioles' 40-man roster earlier in the day, and he'll now test his luck in the open market. The 29-year-old outfielder logged just one plate appearance in the majors in 2024 -- his first in three seasons -- but slashed .259/.320/.448 across 118 games with Triple-A Norfolk.
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The Orioles outrighted Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Johnson received one plate appearance with the Orioles this season in what was his first game in the majors since 2021. Because he's been outrighted before, he has the ability to elect free agency if he wants.
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The Orioles optioned Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Johnson is clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of infielder Ramon Urias (ankle) from the injured list. The outfielder was with the big club for just one day, receiving one plate appearance after entering as a pinch runner.
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The Orioles selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. Johnson will provide some outfield depth for Baltimore as Cedric Mullins (neck) nurses a minor injury. Johnson replaces Coby Mayo on the active roster. Johnson hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2021 and the 28-year-old is slashing .259/.320/.448 in 500 plate appearances with Norfolk this season.
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Johnson signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Johnson, 28, spent split the 2023 season between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization, collecting an .817 OPS with 19 home runs and 30 stolen bases. He's capable of handling all three outfield spots and last saw action in the majors in 2021.
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