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Royals acquire INF Johnson from Rays
Elliot Johnson - SS - Kansas City Royals
Feb. 12, 2013 - 3:05 PM ET

Royals acquired INF Elliot Johnson from the Rays as the player to be named in the James Shields trade.

Johnson was designated for assignment by the Rays last week. The 28-year-old batted just .242/.304/.350 with six home runs and 33 RBI in 331 plate appearances last season for Tampa Bay and figures to compete for a backup infielder job this spring.