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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Daniel Johnson, 30-year-old outfielder, was re-signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract after electing free agency. He was previously designated for assignment on May 4 after a brief MLB stint with the Astros (8 games, 2 hits in 17 plate appearances). Johnson will report to Triple-A Sugar Land. He has limited MLB experience across five seasons with a .191/.249/.306 career line, but shows better production at Triple-A (.255/.321/.448 over nearly 1,800 plate appearances).
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A track record with .255/.321/.448 line over 1,800+ plate appearances
- + Demonstrated power potential at Triple-A level with 21 home runs in 2024 season
- + Excellent 2025 Mexican League performance (.429/.512/.943 with 5 HR in 10 games)
- + Versatile player with stolen base capability (17 SB in 2024)
- + Astros organization retained interest by re-signing him quickly after free agency
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB performance with .191/.249/.306 career batting line
- - High strikeout rate at 28% in MLB
- - Limited MLB experience with fewer than 200 career plate appearances across 5 seasons
- - Recent MLB stint was unsuccessful (2-for-14, .143 average in 8 games with Astros)
- - Age 30 with minimal MLB success suggests limited upside for major league role
- - Designated for assignment after brief call-up, indicating he was not the solution to team's outfield injuries
About
Daniel Johnson is a center fielder for the Miami Marlins.
Player Overview
Position
CF
Team
Miami Marlins