PLAYING TIME: Johnson reclaims 3B job in Houston
Mar 25 2012
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Johnson reclaims HOU 3B job
The Astros’ third-base job has again fallen to Chris Johnson (3B, HOU), who has enjoyed an excellent spring while keeping Jimmy Paredes (3B, HOU) and Brett Wallace (1B/3B, HOU) at bay—at least for now. Johnson’s primary competition was eliminated with Paredes’ demotion on Friday, while Wallace is expected to be the corner infield backup for both Johnson and Carlos Lee (1B, HOU), who is has played 1B exclusively this spring.
If Johnson is the Opening Day starter, he could be the only HOU player to have started at the same position in both the 2011 and 2012 openers. Should the expectations be different now than they were at the same time last year?
Year AB BA xBA h% ...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
A trio of free-agent signings, including Tatsuya Iami, Kazuma Okamoto and Tyler Mahle, alter playing-time landscapes in Houston, Toronto and San Francisco.
Jan 7 2026 8:37am
Jan 7 2026 8:37am
Zach Eflin back in BAL; possible closers Fairbanks and Yates find new teams; Cincy adds outfielders and more.
Dec 31 2025 9:02am
Dec 31 2025 9:02am
Boston swings a deal for a right-handed lineup stalwart; McNeil, O'Hearn, Refsnyder on the move, and more.
Dec 24 2025 9:30am
Dec 24 2025 9:30am
Shane Baz slots into the Baltimore rotation; the Rays, Pirates and Astros swing a three-way deal, a couple big signings in San Diego, and more.
Dec 22 2025 9:06am
Dec 22 2025 9:06am
Ha-Seong Kim's bet on himself pays off and he takes over SS for the Braves. Plus new homes for Adolis García, Adrian Houser, Josh Bell and more.
Dec 17 2025 8:44am
Dec 17 2025 8:44am
