Daniel Johnson was released by the Astros after appearing in eight major-league games and 12 games for Triple-A Sugar Land. He went 2-for-14 in the majors with two singles, two walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a run scored. Drafted by the Nationals in 2016, he was traded to the Guardians in 2018 and debuted in 2020. He has played parts of five seasons across multiple organizations, posting a .191 average, five home runs, and a .554 OPS in 169 career plate appearances. He has elite sprint speed and has shown solid defense across all three outfield positions. After a minor-league deal with Miami failed to produce a roster spot, he joined Houston, received a call-up, was designated for assignment, re-signed, and later was released again.
"The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for Houston and another 12 for Triple-A Sugar Land this season. He went 2-for-14 in the majors with two singles, two walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a run scored."
"Drafted by the Nationals in 2016, Johnson was traded to the Guardians in 2018 and made his MLB debut for Cleveland in 2020. He has since played in parts of five seasons for the Guardians, Orioles, Giants, and Astros. In 169 career plate appearances, the lefty batter has hit .191 with five home runs and a .554 OPS."
"His sprint speed is elite, although he's only 3-for-4 in stolen base attempts at the major league level. On the other side of the ball, he has looked like a solid defender in the time he's split between all three outfield positions."
"Johnson signed a minor league contract with Miami this offseason but failed to make the big league club out of spring training. The 30-year-old started the season at Triple-A Jacksonville, but the Marlins organization released him after five games. Next, he inked a minors pact with the Astros and earned a call-up shortly after, when Taylor Trammell suffered a groin strain. A couple of weeks later, he was designated for assignment in favor of . While Johnson elected free agency at the time, he quickly re-signed with Houston on a new minor league deal. He then spent the next two weeks with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys before his release over the weekend."
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