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Josh Johnson | Starting Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (29) / 1/31/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 249
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Josh Johnson (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.
Johnson has been on the DL since April 29, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. He'll likely need 2-3 games before he's cleared to rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation. Johnson is on track for a return in the early part of June. May 18 - 12:30 PM
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter

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Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make a rehab start on Monday or Tuesday.

Good news. Johnson hasn't pitched since April 21 due to right triceps inflammation, but he hasn't had any issues during his throwing program. The Blue Jays have yet to announce where he'll pitch initially and it's unclear how many starts he'll need before he's activated. Still, he's making progress.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 17 - 4:58 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) has begun long-tossing in Florida.

Johnson is expected to throw one more long-toss session before getting back on a mound. If all goes well, he could begin a minor league rehab assignment sometime next week, though it all depends on how he feels as he builds up his workload. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since April 21 with right triceps inflammation.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 14 - 4:02 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) is aiming to make a minor league rehab start around May 21.

Johnson landed on the disabled list last week due to right triceps inflammation, but an MRI came back negative and he's been cleared to begin a throwing program. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos expects that he will need two rehab starts before rejoining the big club, so fantasy owners shouldn't expect him back until the early part of June.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 9 - 5:58 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

An MRI on Josh Johnson's triceps has come back negative.

Good news. Johnson will resume throwing on Thursday and is expected to need a couple rehab starts before rejoining the Blue Jays' rotation. Ricky Romero is occupying his spot in the rotation for now.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 6 - 6:37 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) has traveled to Florida for further evaluation.

Johnson was originally expected to only miss one start, but the Blue Jays decided to place him on the disabled list after he felt discomfort while playing catch on Wednesday. We should know more about a timeline after he goes for more tests. Ricky Romero will replace him in the rotation, but he's a wait and see option in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 2 - 4:28 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed RHP Josh Johnson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 29, with a triceps injury.

An MRI taken earlier this week on Johnson's throwing arm showed no structural damage, but the Jays are going to play it safe. Johnson has posted an ugly 6.86 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 19/9 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings this season. Maybe the rest will do him some good.
May 2 - 1:47 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make his next scheduled start, Friday against the Mariners.

Johnson was scratched last Friday because of minor tightness in his right triceps muscle. An MRI taken earlier this week came back clean and he told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he was feeling much better.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
May 1 - 4:26 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) said Friday that an MRI confirmed he isn't dealing with any structural damage.

Johnson was scratched from his start Friday due to right triceps tightness, but it sounds like he should avoid the disabled list. The Blue Jays will shut him down for a couple days and them reevaluate him early next week.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
Apr 27 - 2:11 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) was sent for an MRI on Friday.

Johnson was scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to right triceps tightness, but the hope is that he'll only have to miss one start. While MRI results aren't yet known, the Blue Jays are confident that it will come back clean. Aaron Laffey is starting in his place Friday night against New York.
Related: Aaron Laffey
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Apr 26 - 5:02 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson has been scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to right triceps tightness.

The Blue Jays are saying the move is precautionary and are hoping that Johnson will be ready for his next scheduled outing. Aaron Laffey will get the ball in his place.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Apr 26 - 9:15 AM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson could be scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to biceps soreness.

If it happens, it would only be precautionary, as he's expected to make his next scheduled start. However, it obviously isn't what you want to hear given his injury history. The 29-year-old right-hander has an ugly 6.86 ERA through four starts this season. The newly-claimed Aaron Laffey is the likely replacement Friday.
Related: Aaron Laffey
Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter
Apr 26 - 12:30 AM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson gave up four runs over 5 1/3 frames but escaped with a no-decision in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Yankees.

The big right-hander allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out four. Johnson was terrific during spring training, but he's made only one good start in four tries since the regular season began. He'll look for better results next weekend in the Bronx.
Apr 22 - 1:19 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson struck out eight batters and allowed two runs over seven innings, but the White Sox downed the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Johnson allowed just four hits and two walks in his seven innings of work after lasting just 1 1/3 innings against the Red Sox his last time out. The 29-year-old still has a 6.91 ERA and 1.81 WHIP to show for his efforts, but the one bad start overshadows the two largely useful ones. Johnson isn't the dominant force he once was, but he can still help fantasy teams most times out. He'll get the Yankees in his next start.
Apr 16 - 10:11 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson was hammered for six earned runs over 1 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Tigers.

It was the shortest start of his career. Johnson's fastball velocity hovered around 88-89 mph, which might have been a product of the cold weather at Detroit's Comerica Park. The right-hander now has an 11.05 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in two starts this season. He'll get the White Sox next.
Apr 11 - 5:06 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1J.P. Arencibia
2Henry Blanco
1B1Adam Lind
2B1Maicer Izturis
2Emilio Bonifacio
SS1Jose Reyes
2Munenori Kawasaki
3B1Brett Lawrie
2Mark DeRosa
LF1Melky Cabrera
2Rajai Davis
CF1Colby Rasmus
RF1Jose Bautista
DH1Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1R.A. Dickey
2Josh Johnson
3Brandon Morrow
4Mark Buehrle
5J.A. Happ
6Dustin McGowan
7Drew Hutchison
8Kyle Drabek
9Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Casey Janssen
2Sergio Santos
3Darren Oliver
4Steve Delabar
5Esmil Rogers
6Aaron Loup
7Brett Cecil
8Brad Lincoln
9Ramon Ortiz
10Mickey Storey
11Luis Perez