Chris Johnson, who the Diamondbacks acquired from the Astros in mid-July, may end up filling a long-term need for the team.

Johnson has hit .292 with seven home runs during his time with Arizona.

"He's performed very, very well," Kevin Towers said. "I mean, he's hit for power. He's been a little bit streaky, but when he's hot, he's hot.

"To have that kind of power bat that deep in the lineup, not many teams in the National League are that deep to have somebody hitting in the 7-hole that has a chance to hit it out of any part of the ballpark."
Towers admitted that shortstop was more of a need than third base.