Steve Johnson

With shoulder issues seemingly finally behind him, Johnson enjoyed a successful season at Triple-A before being granted a September promotion to the Orioles. Control was an area of focus after Johnson had a 7.2 BB/9 at three levels in 2014, and he cut that rate to 2.6 BB/9 last season at Triple-A Norfolk, where he walked more than one batter in an appearance just twice. The Orioles gave Johnson seven appearances in September and he struggled a bit. Johnson has four pitches, which is no surprise since he was originally a starter but his velocity maxes out in the high-80s. Despite possessing velocity on the low end of the spectrum, Johnson owns a 9.5 K/9 over the last four seasons. It seems unlikely that Johnson will have much of a shot to earn a bullpen spot this spring. He will likely return to Triple-A in the hopes that a long relief role opens up with the Orioles via injury.