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Reed Johnson

Outfielder
Position
CF
Bats
Throws
 
  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: lbs
  • Born: Dec 8, 1976

  • Debut: April 17, 2003

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Newsbreakers

November 8, 2009

Reed Johnson would likely have to take a pay cut to return to the Cubs in 2010, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Something a soon-to-be 33-year-old journeyman outfielder would not be wise to do. Expect Johnson to go wherever the most dollars are at this point in his career.

September 21, 2009

Reed Johnson has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a fractured left foot, according to the Sports Network.

Our View:

Johnson could see playing time as the Cubs need depth in their outfield, but is just an option for NL-only leagues. He is batting .252 with four homers and 20 RBI over 147 at-bats this season.

August 17, 2009

Reed Johnson (broken foot) is expected to be activated in time for the Cubs series at home against the Nationals next week, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

He is slated to go out on a rehab assignment later this week, and will return for sure next week as long as everything goes well. In 147 at-bats for the Cubs this season, the reserve outfielder is hitting .252.

July 30, 2009

Reed Johnson was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list with a broken foot on Thursday.

Our View:

Johnson will be out at least a month. Look for the Cubs to scour the market for a fourth outfielder before Friday's trading deadline.

July 29, 2009

Reed Johnson will miss at least a month after breaking his left foot on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. No corresponding roster move has been announced.

Our View:

This is not news the Cubs needed. At all. Reed's second stint on the DL in the last two months now necessitates even more playing for the middling Milton Bradley and Kosuke Fukudome. Expect the Cubs to now ramp up their efforts for a bat (with Josh Willingham as a distinct possibility).

July 29, 2009

MLBlogs.com reports that Cubs' outfielder Reed Johnson left Wednesday's game after three innings due to a bruised left foot.

Our View:

Johnson fouled a ball off his foot and it was likely too painful for him to continue. Consider his status day-to-day.

July 16, 2009

Reed Johnson went 2-for-5 with a RBI on Thursday night as the Cubs beat the Nationals 6-2 in Washington.

Our View:

Johnson had been 0-for-6 since coming off the disabled list on July 6. He's doesn't play enough to warrant fantasy consideration in any format outside of very deep NL-only leagues, but he should give the Cubs offense a boost in the second half of the season.

July 6, 2009

As expected, the Cubs activated Reed Johnson (back) from the DL on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Johnson should return right back to his utility role in the outfield, platooning with Kosuke Fukudome in center and getting most of the starts against lefties, and also spelling the currently struggling Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley in left and right. With that said, Johnson should probably be rostered in most NL-only leagues but will not get quite enough at-bats to provide mixed-league value.

July 6, 2009

Reed Johnson is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, according to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald.

Our View:

Johnson has been out since June 21 with back spasms. His return gives the Cubs outfield some of its depth back, and coupled with the returns of Aramis Ramirez and Angel Guzman, should really give the Cubs a boost they have sorely needed the past few weeks. He is not a good fantasy option in any format.

July 2, 2009

Reed Johnson is set to start his minor league rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Peoria, according to MLBblogs.com. He has been recovering from lower-back spasms.

Our View:

Johnson could return to the Cubs Monday, barring a setback. He is a career .283 hitter with some pop in his bat, but his fantasy value is limited as a reserve outfielder.

June 24, 2009

Reed Johnson is expected to be placed on the 15-day DL due to an ailing back, according to MLBblogs.com. Ryan Freel (strained hamstring) is expected to be activated to fill his roster spot.

Our View:

This is poor timing for Johnson to land on the shelf, as he generated four homers and 10 RBI over his last 18 games.

June 21, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, Reed Johnson is not in the starting lineup for the Cubs on Sunday due to a sore back.

Our View:

Johnson's back locked up on him, which is the only reason he's not in the game against Cleveland with a lefty on the mound. Kosuke Fukudome takes Johnson's place in the lineup, but doesn't hit lefties well at all, going just 2-for-9 against them this season.

May 24, 2009

Reed Johnson hit a two-run homer, which accounted for all of Chicago's run on Sunday. It was his only hit in three at-bats, and the Cubs fell to the Padres 7-2.

Our View:

This was Johnson's first homer of the season. He was a very productive utility player and spot starter last season, but has struggled in minimal at-bats this year. He's hitting just .237 and is a poor fantasy option in any format. The Cubs may be regretting the fact that they didn't keep Jim Edmonds around for another season.

May 6, 2009

Reed Johnson hit a three-run triple on a 1-for-3 night as the Cubs won 6-3 in Houston on Wednesday. He was also able to draw a walk and score twice in the victory.

Our View:

Johnson is not in the lineup on an every night basis, but he starts more often than he does not. Tonight's triple was his first extra base hit in 47 at bats. As a result, he holds little fantasy value.

April 24, 2009

Reed Johnson is going to see more action in the Cubs' outfield with Milton Bradley (groin) ailing and Micah Hoffpauir struggling defensively in right field, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Lou Piniella said, "I guess we are going to have to stay with our best defense and forget trying to get more offense, which means when Bradley does not play, I am going to have to put Reed Johnson in center field and put Kosuke Fukudome in right."

Our View:

Johnson won't offer much power, but could hit for a solid average, and is worth a look for NL-only leagues with more starts in store for him while Bradley is out.

March 5, 2009

Reed Johnson picked up a pinch-hit single for the Cubs in the ninth inning on Thursday, driving in two runs. He now has three RBI this spring.

Our View:

Johnson will probably see more at-bats this season with Jim Edmonds and Felix Pie not being on the roster, but he still shouldn't a lot of fantasy value.

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