Kelly Johnson
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Feb 22, 1982
- Debut: May 29, 2005
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
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Newsbreakers
December 30, 2009
Kelly Johnson has passed his physical, and is officially a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
His deal is for one-year and $2.35 million, though the D-Backs will control his rights in 2011 as an arbitration eligible player. The team is hoping the career .264-hitter can bounce back from a .224 average in Atlanta in 2009.
December 30, 2009
Kelly Johnson will take a physical with the Diamondbacks on Tuesay, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. If he passes, his one-year, $2 million deal becomes official.
Our View:
He will be Arizona's second baseman in 2010. In 106 games for the Braves in 2009, he hit just .224. At age 27, he is a career .264 hitter, however.
December 29, 2009
According to the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks and second baseman Kelly Johnson are reportedly close to an agreement.
Our View:
The D-Backs made a one-year, $2 million offer about a week ago and it looks like Johnson is ready to commit. The former Brave lost his job to Martin Prado last season. He spent time on the DL and hit just .224/.303/.389 overall, but should get regular at-bats with Arizona. They can also keep him for 2011 as an arbitration eligible player.
December 28, 2009
The Diamondbacks are waiting to hear back from Kelly Johnson, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
The club made the second baseman an offer, and have around $3MM left to spend. Arizona has liked Johnson for a long time, and could move Tony Abreu into a utility role if they sign him to cover second.
December 18, 2009
The Diamondbacks have made an offer to Kelly Johnson that is believed to be one-year for $2 million, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
A few other teams have shown interest in Johnson, so expect him to sit on the offer for now and wait to see if a better one comes his way.
December 14, 2009
The Diamondbacks are believed to be interested in Kelly Johnson, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
The Braves non-tendered Johnson, who is merely average defensively. The source believes that the Diamondbacks would be compelled to trade Augie Ojeda if they sign Johnson. The Pirates, Astros and Cardinals are also rumored to have the middle infielder on their radar.
December 12, 2009
After being unable to find a trade partner, the Braves decided to non-tender Johnson on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Johnson will take his services elsewhere, and should find a suitor before long. He's a natural second baseman who also has the ability to play in the outfield, and he could be given at least a chance to win a starting gig somewhere.
December 12, 2009
The Braves are trying to deal Kelly Johnson before midnight tonight, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
Our View:
If they don't find a trade partner, they'll opt to non-tender him, at which point he'll become a free agent. Johnson struggled last year and lost his job at second base to Martin Prado but still would seem to have the talent to at least compete for a starting gig somewhere else.
August 9, 2009
Kelly Johnson blasted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the 10th inning of a 0-0 game with the Dodgers for a dramatic victory that ended with a 2-1 Braves win.
Our View:
Johnson hasn't seen much action since losing his every day job to Martin Prado. He has only started one game this month and has little to no fantasy value now that it is uncertain when he'll get into a game.
July 23, 2009
MLB.com reports that Kelly Johnson has completed his Triple-A rehab stint and has been recalled by the Braves for Thursday's series finale against the Giants.
Our View:
Johnson performed well while in the minors (.308 with 16 RBI in 12 games), but the Braves might not have a place to put him. With the emergence of Martin Prado, who is hitting .393 since becoming an everyday player on June 30th, Johnson is expendable. The Braves could continue to try and package him in a deadline deal or simply use him as a utility/role player off the bench. Unless Johnson ends up with another team and lands a starting role, his fantasy value is nearly nonexistent.
July 7, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Braves' second baseman Kelly Johnson is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett in the next couple of days. Atlanta placed Johnson on the DL last Friday with right wrist tendinitis.
Our View:
This seems like a pretty quick turnaround, but Johnson must be feeling better. He will probably log several starts in the minors before he returns, which is expected to be after the All-Star break. He could be a player to watch in the second half, but right now he has no fantasy value.
July 3, 2009
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have placed second baseman Kelly Johnson on the 15-day DL with right wrist tendinitis. The team also recalled Brooks Conrad from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the roster spot.
Our View:
Johnson has been a major disappointment for the Braves this season, so they may be better off without him. He is hitting only .214 on the year, and any fantasy value he had in the past is gone now. If you still have him on your team for any reason, now is the time to get rid of him.
June 22, 2009
Kelly Johnson exited Monday's battle with the Cubs with bilateral leg cramps, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:
Martin Prado replaced him at second base. Consider Johnson day-to-day until the Braves update his status.
May 30, 2009
Kelly Johnson went 1-for-5 with an RBI double in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Arizona.
Our View:
Johnson has a three-game hitting streak, with seven total bases over the span. He is hitting .282 this month after only hitting .203 in April.
May 24, 2009
Kelly Johnson was 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the Braves' 10-2 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Our View:
Johnson has five homers and 15 RBI to go with his .252 average this season. You can find more impressive numbers elsewhere in mixed leagues. He's a passable option at second in NL-only formats.
May 2, 2009
Kelly Johnson went 2-for-3 in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Astros at Turner Field. He hit a single and a double.
Our View:
Johnson was out of the lineup for the previous three games, and it is encouraging to see him have a solid performance in his return. The Braves did not disclose if he was dealing with an injury while out.
May 1, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Kelly Johnson is not in the lineup Friday for a third straight game. Omar Infante will start at second and lead off.
Our View:
Johnson is not injured as far as anyone knows, so it seems as if he is just being benched by manager Bobby Cox. Keep Johnson out of your lineup until Cox decides to put him back in his.
April 29, 2009
Kelly Johnson was benched again on Wednesday due to a 4-for-38 slump, according to MLB.com. Omar Infante started in his place.
Our View:
Johnson started the season with a .333 average through eight games, but he has fallen off since then. Infante has hit well in spot duty, but Johnson still figures to reclaim his job soon.
April 28, 2009
According to MLB.com, second baseman Kelly Johnson's recent struggles landed him on the bench for Tuesday's game.
Our View:
Johnson has only four hits in his last 11 games and has seen his average fall to .203 on the season. This is likely just a one-game breather for him, but fantasy owners still need to be concerned with his recent lack of production.
April 14, 2009
Kelly Johnson continued his April power surge on Tuesday as his third home run represented the Braves only run in their 5-1 loss to the Marlins. It was his only hit of the afternoon.
Our View:
Johnson tends to be a very streaky hitter, and he's not necessarily known for his power, so we don't expect this surge to last too long. Still, if you've got him, you might as well play him while he's rolling.
April 11, 2009
Kelly Johnson was 3-for-4 with three RBI and hit his second home run of the season in the Braves 5-3 win over Washington on Saturday.
Our View:
This was a nice game out of the second sacker and he has produced just fine for fantasy leagues so far this season with two double, two home runs and six RBI in five games.
April 7, 2009
Kelly Johnson hit a two-run home run in the first inning Tuesday to pace the Braves to a 4-0 win at Philadelphia.
Our View:
Johnson finished the win 2-for-5 with a run scored. Johnson has proven worthy of the leadoff spot in Atlanta at times, and his power is nice at the top, but he needs to be more consistent and raise his career .355 OBP.
March 26, 2009
It was a nice day for Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson in the team's 7-5 loss to Toronto on Thursday. Johnson had three at-bats and picked up three hits.
Our View:
Johnson also scored two runs. He has struggled this spring, but Thursday's performance ramped his average up to .283. He's a solid but unspectacular option at second in mixed leagues.
March 10, 2009
Kelly Johnson went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Astros in the Grapefruit League. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Johnson tends to be a feast or famine player, as he batted better than .350 in two months last season, but hit under .250 in four months. That said, he's still a decent mixed-league option due to his ability to hit double-digit homers and swipe double-digit bags.
March 3, 2009
Second baseman Kelly Johnson drove in a run and scored another pair in Atlanta's 11-2 romp of the Panama national team Tuesday afternoon.
Our View:
The 27-year-old Johnson, coming off a career-high 69 RBI a season ago, figures to be a highly rated fantasy second baseman in 2009.
February 18, 2009
The Braves have avoided arbitration with Kelly Johnson by inking him to a one-year deal worth $2.825MM, according to the NY Post. Johnson requested $3.3MM in arbitration and the Braves submitted $2.35MM. The deal also includes performance incentives.
Our View:
The Braves were shopping him in the off-season, but he should rank among the top-15 fantasy second basemen for 2009.
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