Johnson has heard from the Reds, Braves and Blue Jays about a non-roster deal, but he's waiting on a major league contract, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Instead of spending the money it would take to sign a veteran like Johnson, teams are opting for cheaper players with little track record, so the 35-year-old finds himself a free agent late into training camp. Another possibility is the Indians after they shut down Jason Kipnis for two weeks with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.