The Cleveland Indians announced Thursday that third baseman Chris Johnson was designated for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Rajai Davis.
Max Wildstein of Scout noted Johnson is owed $16.5 million over the final two guaranteed years on his contract. He also has a $10 million option for the 2018 season that carries a $1 million buyout clause, according to Spotrac.
Johnson arrived to Cleveland in August when the Indians and Atlanta Braves made what amounted to a swap of bad contracts. Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn were shipped to the National League club.