Johnson placed on San Francisco Giants' 40-man roster

The San Francisco Giants placed pitcher Chase Johnson on the team's 40-man roster.

Johnson was one of five players in the Giants organization who were added to the team's 40-man roster Nov. 18.

"I'm really excited," said Johnson. "It's a nice step in my ultimate goal. My hard work has paid off."

Johnson spent the entire 2016 season in the Eastern League with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, who are the Giants' Class AA farm team. He was transitioned from a starting pitcher to a reliever, and although his won-loss record in seven starts and 17 relief appearances was only 1-4, he had an earned run...