Angels optioned RHP Ryan Johnson to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The 22-year-old hurler made waves when he cracked the Halos’ Opening Day roster, but he struggled to a 7.36 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and a 16/5 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings in his 14 appearances with the club. He’ll head back for some additional seasoning in the minor leagues and should get another shot to pitch out of the Angels’ bullpen later in the summer.