Termarr Johnson

Termarr Johnson has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

The fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Johnson went 7-for-19 (.368) with a double, triple, and five RBI for the Pirates this spring. He had solid season with Double-A Altoona last year as he batted .272 with nine home runs and 20 stolen bases in 119 games. His combination of speed and pop is intriguing, especially for a second baseman. He will likely open the year in Triple-A Indianapolis and Pittsburgh fans are hoping he can form an exciting double play combination with Konnor Griffin in the near future.

Termarr Johnson was pulled from the Pirates’ spring breakout game lineup due to a left foot bone bruise, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson, a 20-year-old prospect, faces an unclear timeline with this foot bruise. After ending 2024 at Double-A Altoona, he’s likely to start there in 2025. Dynasty league managers should monitor his recovery for long-term upside.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have invited prospect Temarr Johnson to MLB spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson, the Pirates' No. 1 prospect and 26th-ranked MLB Pipeline prospect, reached Single-A in 2022 where he hit .275 with one homer, four steals, and an .846 OPS across 53 trips to the plate. Still just 18 years of age, it will be a slow burn for the young shortstop but he will get a sneak preview of the big leagues this spring before likely beginning the season back at the Single-A or High-A level.