Ryan Johnson lands on Angels Opening Day roster

by Bruno Mulé | Angels Correspondent | Tue, Mar 25th 4:46pm EDT

Ryan Johnson has secured a spot on the Angels’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, skipping the minors after the 2024 draft. (Jeff Passan)

Right-hander Ryan Johnson has made the Los Angeles Angels -- without spending a single day in the minor leagues, sources tell ESPN. Johnson, a second-round pick last year, signed for $1.75 million but didn't pitch. The last to debut with no minor league time: Garrett Crochet.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 25, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Johnson, the 74th pick in 2024, boasts a 5-run, 10:1 K:BB stat line over 11.1 Cactus League innings, earning an Angels bullpen role Tuesday with late-inning potential akin to Garrett Crochet’s rare leap. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his arm for 2025 value in Anaheim’s relief corps.

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