Ryan Johnson

Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Ryan Johnson will go back to starting in the minors at Double-A Rocket City.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson was in the bullpen during a short stint in the majors. He'll return to a starting role in Double-A.

The Angels optioned Ryan Johnson to Double-A Rocket City.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson will head back to the minors. Tayler Saucedo was recalled as the corresponding move.

Ryan Johnson (hamstring) has been activated from the IL.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson began the season in the Angels' rotation following a solid showing in spring training, but he has been on the IL ever since due to a viral infection, then a hamstring strain. The 23-year-old righty has completed his rehab and will report back to the Angels, likely in a bullpen role. Drew Pomeranz (elbow) has been placed on the IL in a corresponding move.

The Angels transferred Ryan Johnson's rehab assignment to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson will figure to conclude his rehab assignment later in May.

Ryan Johnson is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson will make his second rehab outing since exiting an April 13 rehab start with hamstring discomfort. In his first appearance back on Sunday, he struck out seven across 3.1 scoreless innings with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. It's unclear how many rehab outings he will need before being reinstated from the injured list.