Johnson went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran utilityman has had an excellent September, going 9-for-20 with two home runs. With Lucas Duda and Daniel Murphy each dealing with nagging injuries, Johnson may continue using his position flexibility to find his way in the lineup against right-handed pitchers.

Johnson roped his 13th home run of the season Monday in his only at-bat against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The utility man now has 13 home runs between the Mets and Braves this season. Playing time down the stretch may be difficult for Johnson however, as Lucas Duda's return from the disabled list muddies the Mets' infield situation.

Johnson is starting at first base Friday with Lucas Duda (back), Daniel Murphy (quad) and Michael Cuddyer (wrist) out of the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson could get the nod again Saturday, as all three players will be unavailable that day. He has played 22 games at the position this season and could be in line for a short-term spike of playing time while those three Mets are sidelined.

Johnson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. The 33-year-old homered in another multi-hit effort Friday, his third home run in five games and ninth of the year. Johnson's batting .345 so far in July and remains the primary option at first while Freddie Freeman (wrist) is on the shelf, though he will continue to be shielded from left-handed pitching. Chris Johnson gets the nod Saturday against Jorge De La Rosa.

Johnson went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers. The homer was Johnson's second in three games and eighth of the season. Johnson has filled in adequately at five different positions for Atlanta this season, with most of his starts lately coming at first base in place of Freddie Freeman (wrist). Once Freeman returns, Johnson figures to move back into a platoon role in left field.

Johnson had a big day at the dish Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Johnson has been seeing a little extra time at first base with Freddie Freeman on the shelf, and has been making the most of his opportunity. The veteran now has six RBI in his last seven at-bats and is hitting .272 for the season.

Johnson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves radio network reports. Johnson has started three of the last four games at first base, but will sit Sunday with left-hander Cole Hamels on the mound for the opposing Phillies. Fredi Gonzalez will play matchups for the afternoon contest, but look for Johnson to continue to see consistent playing time in the absence of Freddie Freeman (wrist).

Johnson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals. With Freddie Freeman (wrist) placed on the disabled list Monday, Johnson should start to see more playing time at first base, but he's surprisingly out of the lineup against a right-handed pitcher (Stephen Strasburg) Tuesday night. Chris Johnson gets the nod at first base while Eury Perez makes a fifth consecutive start in left field.

Johnson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox. Johnson will get the night off at Fenway after starting five of the last six games. Jonny Gomes will take over in left field while Chris Johnson serves as the DH against Boston left-hander Wade Miley.

Johnson is not in the lineup against the Mets on Friday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Johnson was in the lineup Wednesday and Thursday after coming off the DL, but he'll get the day off Friday as Johnny Gomes takes over in left field against Mets starter Bartolo Colon.