Johnson does have a minor league option remaining though .
Johnson -- like Nickeas -- does not need to be exposed to waivers if the Mets decide to go that route and retain Nickeas at the major league level as Thole 's complement .
Johnson does have a minor league option remaining though , so he -- like Nickeas -- does not need to be exposed to waivers if the Mets decide to go that route and retain Nickeas at the major league level as Thole 's complement .