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Steve Johnson: Ends playing career
Johnson announced his retirement from professional baseball Saturday in a post on his personal Instagram account.
Johnson ends a 14-year career in the pro ranks that included 43 appearances (five starts) in the majors between 2012 and 2016 as a member of the Orioles and Mariners. The 31-year-old spent the most recent season with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
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White Sox's Steve Johnson: Dealt to White Sox
Johnson (undisclosed) was traded from the Orioles to the White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Johnson will be assigned to Triple-A Charlotte and will presumably fill the void in the rotation that was created by Reynaldo Lopez's promotion to the White Sox. Over 19 games (five starts) at Triple-A Norfolk this season, Johnson has posted a 5.30 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 37.1 innings.
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Orioles' Steve Johnson: Reaches agreement with Orioles
Johnson signed a minor league deal with the Orioles on Saturday, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Johnson will return to Baltimore after spending last season with both the Rangers and the Mariners. The right-hander played three seasons in the Orioles' system, compiling a 4.25 ERA in 27 major league games. He was inconsistent for Seattle last season, posting a 4.32 ERA over 12 relief appearances, but dominating hitters in the minors. Expect him to serve as organizational depth at Triple-A Norfolk to begin the year.
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Steve Johnson: Becomes free agent
Johnson elected free agency rather than accepting his assignment to Triple-A Tacoma, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
Johnson dominated hitters during his time with Triple-A Tacoma, but his performance in the majors left much to be desired. However, the 29-year-old has a knack for striking out batters, so he could garner some interest on the free agent market, although a minor league contract is the most likely signing route for the right-hander.
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Mariners' Steve Johnson: Receives DFA
Johnson was designated for assignment Friday.
Johnson's been lit up lately, giving up seven earned runs over his last 5.1 innings (11.81 ERA), which is a likely reason why Seattle is sending him on assignment. In corresponding roster moves, Jonathan Aro and David Rollins were called up. Johnson will presumably head to Triple-A Tacoma now where he began 2016, repossessing a 2.25 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through 16 innings.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baltimore, MD |
| Age: 36 |
| Experience: 4 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |