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Machado has 2 hits, gets hit twice, too, in the Padres' testy 3-1 win over the Cardinals

Manny Machado had two hits and was twice hit by pitches, and San Diego and St. Louis cleared the benches in the ninth inning in the Padres’ 3-1 victory over the Cardinals on Saturd...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7

Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-...

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Sliding into lineup Sunday Johnson is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Johnson wasn't in San Diego's original lineup, but he's now picking up a start in center field, as Jackson Merrill was scratched due to an illness. This will be the third start for Johnson over San Diego's past eight contests, and he's posted a .304/.360/.391 slash line with no homers, two RBI and two steals over 22 games this season.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth's walk-off single in the 10th lifts the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Rangers

Jake Cronenworth singled to right field with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to lose work with Merrill back Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Johnson had started in three of the last four games for the Padres, but he'll likely be ticketed for a fourth- or fifth-outfielder role after San Diego welcomed Jackson Merrill (concussion) back from the 7-day injured list. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Johnson has gone 4-for-9 with a double, a stolen base and a run.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 3-run homer to lead Padres past Royals

Fernando Tatis Jr. launched a three-run homer to end his long power drought and Dylan Cease pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas C...

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres pregame: Switch-hitting Bryce Johnson starting in center, revisiting last year's role Bryce Johnson was traded from Pirates back to Padres in April and is back in majors in a similar role as last year

JUNE 18, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Padres add OF Bryce Johnson, send RHP Yu Darvish to 60-day IL Deadspin | Padres add OF Bryce Johnson, send RHP Yu Darvish to 60-day IL

JUNE 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Added to roster The Padres selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact He will provide more depth in the outfield with Jackson Merrill (concussion) and Jason Heyward (oblique) sidelined. Johnson got into 47 games with the Padres last season, slashing only .206/.286/.238.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire minor league catcher Brett Sullivan in trade with Padres The Pirates made a minor league trade on Wednesday, acquiring catcher Brett Sullivan from the Padres for outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash c...

APRIL 16, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Returns to San Diego The Padres acquired Johnson and cash considerations from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for Brett Sullivan, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Johnson got into 47 games as a reserve outfielder for the Padres last season before signing with the Pirates over the winter on a minor-league deal. He'll presumably report to Triple-A El Paso, where he'll provide outfield depth.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Pittsburgh as NRI The Pirates signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Johnson, 29, is a career .177/.248/.226 hitter over 140 plate appearances across three brief stints in the majors. He will compete for a reserve outfielder job but is likely to be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2025 season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent The Padres non-tendered Johnson on Thursday.

Impact Johnson appeared in 47 games for the Padres in the regular season, though he only slashed .206/.286/.238 over 73 plate appearances. Now a free agent, he'll look to latch on with another team to provide some organizational outfield depth.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Johnson to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact With Fernando Tatis Jr. back from the 60-day injured list, Johnson's playing time was set to dry up. He'll head back to El Paso, where the outfielder will stay ready in case another opportunity presents itself.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench against righty Johnson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Johnson started in right field in both of the Padres' final two games of the weekend series against the Mets with New York sending a pair of southpaws to the mound, but he'll be back on the bench Monday with right-hander Kyle Gibson on the hill for St. Louis. He remains confined the short side of a strict platoon in right field with the lefty-hitting David Peralta while Fernando Tatis (adductor) remains on the injured list.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into weak side of platoon Johnson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact After getting called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 24, Johnson started in the Padres' ensuing seven games, but he went just 4-for-21 with three walks over that stretch. He's now hit the bench in five straight contests -- all against right-handed pitching -- with the left-handed-hitting David Peralta having seemingly taken hold of a strong-side platoon role in right field. The switch-hitting Johnson should still pick up regular starts versus left-handed pitching and could frequently be called upon to serve as a late-inning replacement for Peralta.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Johnson isn't in the Padres' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Johnson will receive a breather Wednesday after going 1-for-3 during a loss in Tuesday's series opener. David Peralta will take over in right field and bat seventh.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular reps in right field Johnson will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Following his call-up from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Johnson has now started in six consecutive games, with three apiece coming against left- and right-handed pitching. He's gone just 2-for-16 at the plate in the first five games, but he's drawn three walks while coming around to score twice. Johnson looks like he'll be the preferred option in right field over David Peralta while Fernando Tatis (quadricep) is on the injured list.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected, starting Monday The Padres selected Johnson's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, and he will start in right field and bat ninth for Monday's series opener against the Nationals.

Impact Johnson's promotion to the big club was part of a flurry of moves made by the Padres on Monday, including placing Fernando Tatis (quadriceps) on the injured list. Johnson joined San Diego on a minor-league contract in December, and in Triple-A he's slashing .301/.430/.461 with three home runs and 28 RBI over 259 plate appearances while adding 18 stolen bases. He appeared in 30 major-league games with the Giants in 2023, and the 28-year-old will be thrown into big-league action Monday against Nationals right-hander Patrick Corbin.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Johnson elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Johnson was outrighted off the Giants' 40-man roster a month ago and has now decided to look for a gig elsewhere. The 27-year-old outfielder posted just a .422 OPS over 67 plate appearances across the last two seasons with San Francisco.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Giants outrighted Johnson to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact Johnson will stick around in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers when the Giants designated him for assignment last week. The switch-hitting outfielder has appeared in 30 games at the big-league level in 2023, slashing .163/.229/.256 with one home run and three stolen bases across 48 plate appearances. Johnson should continue to play fairly regularly at Sacramento for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Johnson was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Mitch Haniger (forearm) as he comes off the 60-day injured list. Johnson, 27, heads into DFA limbo with a career .148/.209/.213 batting line in 41 major-league games. He's put up an .820 OPS with seven homers and 14 steals in 50 games this summer at Triple-A.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up at Triple-A Johnson didn't play for Triple-A Sacramento in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Tacoma due to an unspecified injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Baggarly, Johnson is day-to-day with what's considered a minor injury, but the undisclosed issue was enough to take the 27-year-old out of the mix for a promotion to the Giants on Sunday. Rather than Johnson, the Giants chose to recall Luis Matos from Triple-A to provide an extra right-handed bat to the outfield. Since returning to Sacramento on July 19 a day after serving as the Giants' 27th man for a doubleheader, Johnson is slashing .258/.310/.419 with three home runs and seven stolen bases in 22 games.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Bryce Johnson makes an INCREDIBLE catch to prevent the Dodgers from taking the lead

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Called up as 27th man The Giants recalled Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday to serve as the team's 27th man.

Impact With Monday's game against the Reds spilling into Tuesday, the Giants will get to bring up Johnson for Tuesday's regularly-scheduled contest. Johnson holds just a .485 OPS in the majors this season and will almost certainly return to Triple-A after the game is over.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Machado has 2 hits, gets hit twice, too, in the Padres' testy 3-1 win over the Cardinals

Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7

Cronenworth's walk-off single in the 10th lifts the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Rangers

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 3-run homer to lead Padres past Royals

Giants' Bryce Johnson makes an INCREDIBLE catch to prevent the Dodgers from taking the lead