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Red Sox Reinstate Brian Johnson From IL

By TC Zencka | August 3, 2019 at 8:37am CDT

The Red Sox reinstated left-hander Brian Johnson from the 10-day injured list and activated him as the 26th man for today’s doubleheader against the Yankees, the team announced. Johnson will pitch the evening portion of the twin bill in New York. Chris Sale is slated to start the afternoon game.

Johnson has been out of game action since June 27 with an intestinal issue that was labeled a non-baseball related medical matter. The issue was discovered during routine testing by the team.

After being up-and-down throughout his first couple seasons, Johnson seemed to make strides last season in sticking with the big league except during a short stint on the IL in July. He threw a career-high 99 1/3 innings over 38 appearances (13 starts) in 2018, taking home a 4-5 record with a 4.17 ERA (4.68 FIP).

Johnson, 28, has spent more time in the minors this season than with the big league club, however. In just 14 innings with the Red Sox, Johnson holds a 6.43 ERA (5.43 FIP) while surrendering 22 hits including 3 home runs over that span. He’ll audition for a larger role with his return start tonight, though there does not appear to be room in the BoSox rotation at present unless Andrew Cashner moves to the bullpen – which has not been the plan as indicated by Boston as of yet.

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  1. carrigansghost

    4 years ago

    Cashner would workout well as the closer. Except for yesterday, his stuff works well the first time through the order.

    Reply
    • deweybelongsinthehall

      4 years ago

      He need better control to be a valuable closer. The staff as a whole forgot how to get ahead of batters which ultimately has led to too many walks and hitters’ counts.

      Reply
  2. Yeetus

    4 years ago

    Haha I told you Pedro Martinez in the Cubs minor league system is a future star. He is hitting .360 in the minors and is now ranked as the Cubs 29th prospect according to MLB.com. At the start of the season I never heard of him, but he WILL be a future top 100 prospect.

    Reply
    • thelegendofmike

      4 years ago

      ? Why did you post this comment on this thread ?

      Reply
      • Yeetus

        4 years ago

        Oops wrong website

        Reply
    • Eightball611

      4 years ago

      Are you wishing for the next Mookie?

      Reply
  3. debubba

    4 years ago

    Everyone knows Angus Young is better. They should have him suit up instead.

    Reply
    • carrigansghost

      4 years ago

      Malcom.

      Reply
      • debubba

        4 years ago

        Angus. He already has a uniform.

        Reply
        • deweybelongsinthehall

          4 years ago

          I prefer Julianne Young, Playboy Playmate from 1993.

    • FrostyPucker

      4 years ago

      AC/DC already holds his playing rights.

      Reply
  4. whyhayzee

    4 years ago

    I heard free range chickens are tasty.

    Never underestimate the value of Johnson and Velazquez last year. Sure, the stars have to perform, but you need the 184 innings of combined sub-4 ERA and double digit wins they provided last year.

    Reply
  5. Doug

    4 years ago

    As a Yankees fan, I’m thrilled.

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