Johnson (back) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. Johnson had been rehabbing a strained oblique at Triple-A Gwinnett and had been on the DL since mid-May. The versatile Johnson figures to factor into the mix in the outfield and should see most of his time in left field, cutting into the playing time of Todd Cunningham and Johnny Gomes. In a corresponding move, the Braves optioned Joey Terdoslavich to Triple-A.

Johnson (back) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Wednesday, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports. Johnson began his rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett. He has been on the disabled list since mid-May with an oblique strain, but it appears he is on track to return this week after a short stint at Triple-A.

Johnson (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Johnson has been playing catch and taking dry swings as of earlier this week, so this is the next logical step in his return from a right oblique strain. The Braves didn't lay out an exact plan for the number of games they have planned for their left-fielder, as it will likely depend on how his stamina and performance holds up. Upon his return, Johnson will cut heavily into the playing time of Todd Cunningham and Jonny Gomes, who have been working a soft platoon in left field since he hit the disabled list.

Johnson (back) has started light baseball activities (playing catch and taking dry swings), but remains without a timetable for return, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Johnson began the activities at some point last week, but has yet to move forward a ton in his progression. He's now eligible to come off the disabled list whenever he's ready, but it sounds as though that's still a ways off at this point.

Johnson (oblique) has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right oblique strain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Johnson exited Wednesday's game after tweaking his oblique in his first at-bat. The Braves have recalled outfielder Todd Cunningham from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

Johnson was removed from Wednesday's game due to a right oblique strain. Johnson appeared to tweak something in his lower back/side during his first at-bat of the day, and the team has now confirmed an oblique strain. These types of injuries vary greatly in severity, so consider the utility player day-to-day until further notice. The Braves have a day off Thursday, and will open a three-game set with the Marlins on Friday.

Johnson was removed from Wednesday's game in the first inning with what appears, at first glance, to be a back injury, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. Johnson appeared to have tweaked his back when coming around on a swing in his first at-bat of the day. He'll be examined by team trainers, and should be considered day-to-day moving forward. Jonny Gomes will replace him in Wednesday's lineup.

Johnson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. Johnson started 11 of the last 12 games, as the Braves haven't faced a lefty in more than two weeks. He's not going to get many at-bats against southpaws and should still be viewed as a platoon player. Jonny Gomes will start in left field Friday night, with the Braves facing Washington's Gio Gonzalez.

Johnson is not in the lineup Monday against the Phillies. Johnson has largely taken over the everyday duties in left field for the Braves thus far, but he'll receive a day off Monday. Jonny Gomes will start in left field in his place, batting fifth.

Johnson was 1-for-4 with a go-ahead home run as the Braves defeated Cincinnati Friday night. Johnson has been garnering regular time in left field, and offers multiple position eligibility. He's seeing the ball well right now and has four long ones to go along with 11 RBI while hitting in the middle of the lineup. He generally sits against most lefty starters, but he has enough pop to potentially help fantasy teams in deeper leagues.