Chase

Johnson

Johnson, 27, spent his first seven professional seasons toiling in the Giants’ organization. He had a rough year in 2019, registering a 4.69 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 75/42 K/BB ratio over 80 2/3 innings across three minor league levels. He’ll add depth in the upper levels of the minors for the Padres.

Johnson is now off the 40-man roster. He spent the entire 2018 season at Double-A Richmond, where he posted a 3.86 ERA and 37/21 K/BB ratio in 58 1/3 innings.

The 24-year-old hurler alternated between the bullpen and rotation for Double-A Richmond in 2016, compiling a 3.27 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 37/18 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings. He’ll continue to function as organizational pitching depth for the Giants.

He didn’t have a shot at an Opening Day roster spot. Johnson is the club’s No. 18 prospect, according to MLB.com.