The Cleveland Guardians announced Wednesday afternoon that outfielder Daniel Johnson and relievers Justin Garza and Alex Young have all accepted assignments to Triple-A Columbus after going unclaimed on the waiver wire.
Left-handed reliever Scott Moss was claimed by the Philadelphia Phillies, and Kyle Nelson, another southpaw reliever, was claimed by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Johnson surviving the waiver wire is the most intriguing development. When the organization announced he was being designated for assignment on Nov. 19, Johnson Tweeted that it was a “Blessing in Disguise.” It’s an open question whether a return to Columbus was the blessing he had in mind.