I don't think it was absolutely necessary but the Giants optioned Johnson back to the #AAA #RiverCats in order to fit Devers into the active player roster.
This leaves them short in the outfield with only Encarnacion as a potential back up in right. Johnson has already proven that he's a better fielder in right & a better batter at the plate than Encarnacion.
So, I question this decision, especially if Encarnacion can't get out of the deep slump he's been in after he got called back up. Something tells me that Encarnacion will be gone & Johnson might be coming back if Encarnacion doesn't start to hit. 😉



Looking forward to seeing him in the big leagues soon. Only 21 years old.