NEWS
6:26 AM - Josh Johnson (SF) and the Giants have agreed to a minor league deal, Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports.
9:56 AM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) will undergo his third Tommy John surgery and attempt to make a comeback, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.
2:04 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) felt discomfort in his elbow and forearm during his rehab appearance with High-A Lake Elsinore on Friday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
6:46 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) left his rehab appearance with High-A Lake Elsinore on Friday after facing just one batter, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
3:30 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) will pitch one inning for High-A Lake Elsinore on Friday.
11:53 AM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) will throw a simulated game during the Padres' impending road trip, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
12:26 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) is preparing to rejoin the Padres in a relief role as he works his way through the rehab process, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
4:53 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) (elbow) is expected to begin throwing again later this week, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.
5:57 AM - Josh Johnson (SD) starter Josh Johnson signed a one-year deal with the club, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.
12:16 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) transferred RHP Josh Johnson from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
12:50 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson is scheduled to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday.
7:29 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson (elbow) will visit Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday.
1:53 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson (forearm) will see Dr. James Andrews next week.
7:32 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Sports' Jeff Passan reports that the Padres are worried that Josh Johnson might need Tommy John surgery.
4:04 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson will have his right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews next week.
4:44 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson (forearm) will be re-evaluated this week.
5:14 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) placed RHP Josh Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.
3:05 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson will miss a month to five weeks with a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.
7:50 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson held the Mariners to one run on three hits and two walks over 4 1/3 frames Tuesday.
1:11 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson tossed four strong innings in his start against the Brewers on Thursday, allowing only one run.
1:21 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson allowed three earned runs on five hits and a walk over three innings in Saturday's 10-inning 4-4 tie against the Indians.
1:05 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson blanked the Giants over two perfect innings of work in Monday's start.
8:02 AM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut on Monday.
3:55 PM - Josh Johnson (SD) Johnson (elbow) will be brought along slowly this spring to keep him healthy, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
8:14 AM - Josh Johnson (SD) signed RHP Josh Johnson to a one-year, $8 million contract.
6:28 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Jerry Crasnick reports that the Padres have signed Josh Johnson to a one-year, $8 million contract.
9:34 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review was told by Josh Johnson's agent that the Pirates are one of the finalists to sign his client.
1:14 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Shulman of the San Francisco Chronicle hears that Josh Johnson has told the Giants and Padres that they are his first choices.
12:56 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Buster Olney writes that the Royals "want to work something out with Josh Johnson."
8:56 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson will not get a qualifying offer from Toronto.
12:32 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Blue Jays are unlikely to make a qualifying offer to Josh Johnson.
8:24 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson's agent, Matt Sosnick, told MLB Trade Rumors that his client underwent minor elbow surgery Tuesday morning to remove bone spurs.
6:52 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (forearm) will not pitch again this season.
1:58 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson won't throw for two weeks after Dr. James Andrews confirmed the diagnosis of a right forearm strain.
7:14 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson will be cleared to throw from a mound as soon as the discomfort in his right forearm goes away.
1:16 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) MRI confirmed that Josh Johnson is dealing with a strained right forearm.
2:11 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson will undergo an MRI on his ailing right forearm late Tuesday or Wednesday.
1:41 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Jays placed RHP Josh Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm injury.
1:09 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson has been scratched from his start Monday due to right forearm soreness.
5:17 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Josh Johnson has cleared waivers.
9:31 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson twirled five shutout innings in a victory Tuesday against the Mariners.
5:39 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson could have his next start skipped to give him more time to work through his problems in bullpen sessions.
9:07 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was hammered for seven runs (six earned) over 2 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Angels.
5:12 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson has suffered from knee tendinitis this season, according to manager John Gibbons.
12:16 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson struggled once again Saturday, surrendering seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Astros.
7:07 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was pulled after giving up five runs in two-plus innings Monday in a loss to the Dodgers.
10:28 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Passan of Yahoo! Sports was told by two executives that the Blue Jays are telling teams they don't have plans to trade Josh Johnson.
12:51 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was hammered for seven runs on seven hits over six innings in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.
6:04 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings but took the loss against the Indians on Tuesday.
6:35 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson permitted six runs -- one earned -- on seven hits and two walks over just five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers.
7:09 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was chased for five runs in 3 1/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.
12:18 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson won his first game as a Blue Jay Sunday, allowing four runs over six frames in a 13-5 victory over the Orioles.
6:05 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) having his start pushed back by a blister, Josh Johnson struck out 10 over 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Rockies on Monday.
1:04 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (finger) will have his next start pushed back to Monday against the Rockies.
3:14 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson's next start has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday due to a blister.
12:26 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson yielded three runs on five hits and four walks over just five innings in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.
9:13 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was effective in his return from the DL, allowing two runs -- one earned -- over seven innings in a loss to the Giants.
8:09 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Jays activated RHP Josh Johnson from the 15-day disabled list.
4:46 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) will be activated from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Giants.
5:02 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) 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.
9:37 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) struck out three over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
6:32 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts.
6:18 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson allowed one run over three innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Dunedin.
8:30 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.
12:58 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) is on track to make a rehab start on Monday or Tuesday.
12:02 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) has begun long-tossing in Florida.
1:58 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) is aiming to make a minor league rehab start around May 21.
2:37 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) MRI on Josh Johnson's triceps has come back negative.
12:26 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) is on track to make his next scheduled start, Friday against the Mariners.
10:11 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) said that an MRI on Friday confirmed he isn't dealing with any structural damage.
1:02 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson (triceps) was sent for an MRI on Friday.
5:15 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson has been scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to right triceps tightness.
8:30 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson could be scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to biceps soreness.
9:19 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) 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.
6:11 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson struck out eight batters and allowed two runs over seven innings, but the White Sox downed the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
1:06 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was hammered for six earned runs over 1 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Tigers.
6:44 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson racked up six strikeouts in his Blue Jays debut Friday, but came away with a no-decision after surrendering three runs on nine hits over six frames against the Red Sox.
12:16 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson was stellar against the Phillies on Monday, striking out eight in 5 1/3 scoreless innings.
1:31 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson allowed one run and two hits in three innings and struck out five Thursday versus the Yankees.
10:38 AM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson retired all 11 batters he faced, striking out five of them, Friday against the Braves.
12:30 PM - Josh Johnson (Tor) Johnson worked two hitless innings, striking out two, against the Red Sox on Monday.
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