Neil Walker will sit for the second straight game, allowing Kelly Johnson to stay in the lineup at second base. After a solid April where Walker hit .307 with nine HRs and 19 RBI making Mets fans forget about Daniel Murphy, Walker has struggled mightily. In July, [...]

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Stop me if you've heard this before: the Mets acquired Kelly Johnson from Atlanta to shore up their injured infield. In a repeat of last year's deal, Johnson returns to New York mid-season. Johnson was only receiving spot duty, even on a terrible Braves team, so he was expendable. They received Akee[...]

Seeking some more offense on their bench, the Mets have reacquired Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves for a minor league pitcher. Johnson, who was traded from Atlanta to New York last year as well, had resigned with the Braves in the offseason. The 34-year-old was hitting .215 with the Braves in [...]

Kelly Johnson will take a rest day today, and allow Chase d’Arnaud to get time at second base. [...]

Kelly Johnson is back in a familiar spot - playing 2B for Atlanta. He has hit either fourth or fifth in the lineup lately, although he has produced little in the power categories. On Friday, he had a double to accompany three strikeouts in four AB. He may make a decent cheap option for DFS players o[...]

This article references Atlanta Braves, Edinson Volquez, Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson and more! Kelly Johnson will start DH for the New York Mets in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night in Kansas City against the Royals. It will be the first start for the utility player. Johnson provides another left-handed bat in the lineup against right-hander Edinson Volquez. The 33-year-old has gone 1-for-6 with four strikeouts so far this postseason. This will be the first opportunity that he could get into some kind of groove at the plate. He’s excited for the opportunity. Kelly Johnso[...]Keep on reading: Kelly Johnson To Start At DH For Game 1 Of WS

This article references 1B, 2B, 3B, A, C, Kelly Johnson, OF, SP, SS, TE, WR and more! BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If someone were to tell you that a veteran journeyman who has struggled to hold down a regular job could help win you your fantasy championship, you'd probably call them crazy. Then entertain the name Kelly Johnson and you might admit yourself to that same ward that your so-called crazy friend was sent to. Johnson has been as big of a part of the Mets' post-trade deadline success as anyone and he continu[...]Keep on reading: Kelly Johnson (1B/2B/3B/OF, NYM) – Waiver Wire Pickups

This article references 2B, A, Addison Russell, C, Daniel Murphy, Jed Lowrie, Kelly Johnson, Lucas Duda, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE, WR and more! The playoffs are here! For many of you the pressure is just picking up. If you’ve been in cruise control, you have to start paying attention again. If you’ve clawed your way into the postseason, you need to maintain your diligence. This edition of my weekly column is here to help you with your playoff squad. The players listed are all guys I think can be difference-makers in the race for the title. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly @Roto_Dubs with any questions about the mi[...]Keep on reading: Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 24

This article references 1B, 2B, 3B, A, Adam LaRoche, Avisail Garcia, C, Danny Valencia, David Holmberg, Ichiro Suzuki, John Lamb, Kelly Johnson, Martin Perez, Melky Cabrera, Michael Lorenzen, OF, RB, Robert Stephenson, SP, SS, TE, Trayce Thompson and more! Hello and welcome to the Week 20 deep waiver wire targets. The fantasy baseball season is entering the final stretch, especially for those of you with league playoffs. For those of you in leagues with exceptional depth, these six widely available players could bring you ever closer to that league championship. Featured this week will be a certain Hall-of-Famer, a "Splash Brother's" brother, and a super sleeper in an all rookie rotation. Prefer using a phone? Our famous 2015 Sleepers & W[...]Keep on reading: Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 20