Ryan Johnson

The Angels optioned RHP Ryan Johnson to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson struggled in his latest start on Friday. He could be recalled next week after a starting pitcher is traded.

Ryan Johnson allowed five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over 4 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three earned runs or more in three of his last four trips to the mound. The right-hander remains another disappointing option in the Angels rotation for manager Kurt Suzuki, posting a 7.63 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with a 2-6 record and .866 OPS allowed through 12 appearances.

Ryan Johnson allowed eight earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four over 3 1/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson continues an underwhelming stretch on the mound of late, allowing three or more runs in four of his last five contests. The right-hander remains another disappointing option as part of a dismal Angels rotation for manager Kurt Suzuki, posting a 7.34 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 2-5 record and .858 OPS allowed across 11 appearances.

Ryan Johnson allowed one earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings in Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Tigers..

Fantasy Impact

Johnson continues a steady stretch on the mound of late, allowing two earned runs or less in four of his last five trips to the mound. The right-hander remains one of many underwhelming options in the Angels rotation for manager Kurt Suzuki, posting a 6.10 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with a 2-4 record and 1.9 K/BB ratio through 10 appearances.

Ryan Johnson will start on Sunday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson will close out the first series back from the All-Star break for the Angels. He posted a 6.75 ERA during the first half of the season.