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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ryan Johnson (23-year-old RHP) has been activated from the 15-day IL after recovering from a viral infection and hamstring strain. He completed his rehab assignment successfully, making two rehab starts with strong performance (12:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings, 3 runs allowed). In his final rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake, he threw 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks. Manager noted he "felt great" during the outing. Johnson is expected to return to the Angels' rotation, with potential for immediate impact given the team's rotation needs (Yusei Kikuchi facing extended shoulder injury absence).
Strengths
- + Successful completion of rehab assignment with strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (12:1 K:BB)
- + Solid spring training performance prior to injury
- + Young age (23) with upside potential
- + No structural damage reported - clean recovery from hamstring strain
- + Manager confidence - noted player 'felt great' after final rehab start
- + Rotation opportunity available due to team injuries
- + Efficient pitch count management in final rehab start (78 pitches over 5 innings)
Weaknesses
- - Extended time on IL (early April through mid-May) - missed significant portion of season
- - Multiple injury setbacks (viral infection followed by hamstring strain)
- - Limited big-league track record - only one start with Angels before IL placement
- - Unclear timeline for next start upon activation
- - Young pitcher with limited MLB experience
About
Ryan Johnson is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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