The 29-year-old outfielder had been languishing on the free agent market since electing free agency from the Orioles back in October. Johnson hit .259/.320/.448 with 21 homers, 76 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 118 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2024. He’ll add extra outfield depth for the Giants.

Johnson appeared in one game and had only one at-bat for the Orioles in 2024. He previously appeared in the majors with Cleveland in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Johnson hit .259/.320/.448 in 500 plate appearances with Triple-A Norfolk in 2024. He’s already playing in the Dominican Winter League this offseason. Johnson will likely sign a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training this winter.

Johnson spent just one day with the Orioles, going 0-for-1 against the Tigers in his first major league action since 2021.

Johnson is outfield depth for the Orioles. Cedric Mullins missed Friday’s game against the Tigers with neck discomfort after colliding with Austin Slater in the outfield. Coby Mayo was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Johnson on the active roster. The Orioles already had space on the 40-man roster.