In one of the first transactions of the offseason for the Colorado Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported on Twitter on Thursday that the Rockies have released right-handed reliever DJ Johnson.
In a follow up tweet, Harding notes that Johnson, 30, will look to further his career by seeking opportunities in Japan.
After making his professional debut in 2010 with the Tampa Bay Rays, Johnson bounced around the minor leagues and independent baseball, including stints in the minors with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins, and Los Angeles Angels, Johnson came to the Rockies organization in 2017 where he pitched out of the bullpen for Double-A Hartford.