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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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After having his start pushed back by a blister, Josh Johnson struck out 10 over 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Rockies on Monday.
It was Johnson's seventh career 10-strikeout game, but the other six all came back in 2009 and 2010. His season high this year was eight. Johnson didn't hang on long enough to get a win tonight, as the Jays didn't score until the bottom of the eighth, but he'll certainly start winning some games if he keeps pitching like this. He has a 1.86 ERA in three starts since coming off the DL. Jun 17 - 10:05 PM

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Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (finger) will have his next start pushed back to Monday against the Rockies.

Johnson is currently dealing with a blister on his right middle finger. He was previously pushed back to Sunday, but the Blue Jays want to give him more time to heal. Chien-Ming Wang will now start Sunday against the Rangers on regular rest.
Related: Chien-Ming Wang
Source: Scott MacArthur on Twitter
Jun 14 - 5:04 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson's next start has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday due to a blister.

Given that he's only being pushed back a day, the Blue Jays don't seem to have much concern. R.A. Dickey will move up a day to start Saturday.
Related: R.A. Dickey
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Jun 13 - 7:14 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson yielded three runs on five hits and four walks over just five innings in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

Johnson was unable to consistently find the strike zone all day, as he required 109 pitches to complete the five frames. He's now been good in one start and bad in another since coming back from the DL, which accurately describes his season so far. He'll carry a 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP into a rematch in Texas next weekend.
Jun 9 - 4:26 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson was effective in his return from the DL, allowing two runs -- one earned -- over seven innings in a loss to the Giants.

Johnson gave up a two-run homer to Andres Torres in the second after an Edwin Encarnacion throwing error opened the frame. Unfortunately, that was all the Giants would need tonight in a 2-1 game. Johnson struck out six and walked none, so it was an encouraging performance after a six-week absence. He'll get the White Sox next.
Jun 5 - 1:13 AM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays activated RHP Josh Johnson from the 15-day disabled list.

Johnson is set to make the start Tuesday night against the Giants. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 5.40 ERA and 11/4 K/BB ratio in 11 2/3 innings across three rehab starts, but the important part is that he didn't have issues with his triceps. He'll return to a 6.86 ERA over four starts with the Blue Jays.
Jun 4 - 12:09 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) will be activated from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Giants.

Johnson gave up six runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings Thursday in his third rehab start, but the important part is that he feels good. The 29-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since April 21 with right triceps inflammation. He had a 6.86 ERA over his first four starts, so fantasy owners may want to wait and see before activating him.
Source: CBS Sports
May 31 - 8:46 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks over just 4 2/3 frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo Thursday.

He struck out three. The rehab outing was supposed to be his last, but it's possible the Blue Jays will change their minds given the result. However, as long as Johnson feels healthy, it's a good bet that he'll return next week.
May 30 - 9:02 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) struck out three over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Johnson is looking good and, more importantly, feeling healthy, but he'll need one more rehab start before rejoining the Blue Jays' rotation. He held a 6.86 ERA and 1.88 WHIP in four starts before getting injury but is a good DL stash if he's been dropped in your league.
Source: Toronto Sun
May 26 - 1:37 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts.

Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback.
Source: BlueJays.mlb.com
May 21 - 10:32 PM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

Josh Johnson (triceps) allowed one run over three innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Dunedin.

It was Johnson's first game action since April 21. He gave up three hits while striking out five and walking none. The Blue Jays want him to make at least one more rehab start, but he's on track to return in the early part of June.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
May 21 - 10:18 AM
Josh Johnson - S - Blue Jays

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.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 18 - 12:30 PM
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

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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
6Kyle Drabek
7Drew Hutchison
8Chien-Ming Wang
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PosRoleName
R1Casey Janssen
2Sergio Santos
3Darren Oliver
4Steve Delabar
5Esmil Rogers
6Aaron Loup
7Brett Cecil
8Dustin McGowan
9Luis Perez
10Neil Wagner
11Juan Perez
12Ramon Ortiz