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The Padres announced theyve selected outfielder onto the big league roster. Catcher has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso as the corresponding active roster move. Right-hander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Johnson gives the Friars some extra outfield depth after they lost to the concu sion-related injured list over the weekend. Campusano hadnt been playing much as a third catcher behind and , so it made more sense to add another outfielder to the bench. and are likely to split the center field reps, but Johnson adds a switch-hitting bat to Denzel Valentine Jersey Mike Shildts outfield mix. Itll be the second Padres stint for the 29-year-old Johnson. He appeared in 47 games and tallied a career-high 73 plate appearances with the Friars a year ago. Johnson was non-tendered at seasons end and landed with the Pirates on a minor league deal. The Padres brought him back in April in a minor league swap for depth catcher . (Today has been le s kind to Sullivan, who was by Pittsburgh this afternoon.) Johnson has spent the bulk of the season in El Paso, where hes hitting .303/.407/.458 with three homers and 10 steals. Hes out of minor league options, though, so theyd need to run him back through waivers to take him off the active roster. Darvishs IL transfer is just a formality. It backdates to Opening Day, so it doesnt affect his eligibility for reinstatement. Its still not clear when hell be ready to return. According to the MLB.com , he made it through a simulated game on Saturday. Coby White Jersey
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