For Johnson, who was named by Pipeline as the organization's Pitcher of the Year, the impact could come in the near future.
The only drawback to an otherwise stellar season for Johnson is a UCL injury to his left elbow that prevented him from pitching after Aug. 2 and limited him to 100 1/3 innings (including his one start for the Red Sox). However, no ligament damage was detected, and the Red Sox believe he will be ready to go for 2016.
The lefty, who is known for his quick pace, went 9-6 with a 2.53 ERA in 18 starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, and he had 8.