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Kelly Johnson to begin rehab assignment Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Kelly Johnson is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) June 7, 2015

Johnson has been on the disabled list with an oblique injury that he suffered in a game against the Cincinnati Reds back on May 13. He has appeared in 28 games with the Braves this season and is hitting .259 with six home runs and 18 RBIs. Jonny Gomes and Todd Cunningham have platooned in left field while Johnson was out.