Johnson (1-2) allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson allowed all three of his earned runs in the first inning, as the Phillies collected four hits and a walk. He settled in after, however, allowing three baserunners in his final 2.2 innings of work. Johnson's last five appearances have all come as a starter, though he's managed to work five frames just once in that span. That shaky stretch hasn't helped his bottom line, as he now owns a 6.58 ERA and 2.04 WHIP across 26 innings for the season. Johnson likely won't take his turn as a starter anytime in the near future as the Red Sox have two off days scheduled in the next week.

Johnson will rejoin the rotation to start Tuesday against the Phillies, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A slew of upcoming team off days plus the pending return of David Price (wrist) put Johnson at risk of moving to the bullpen if the Red Sox elected to get by with a four-man rotation, but Chris Sale's season-ending elbow injury will allow Johnson to stick around in a starting role. The lefty has exceeded 80 pitches just once in his five starts with the big club this season, but Boston may be forced to loosen its workload restrictions with him now that the ace of staff is on the shelf. While matching up against a star-studded Phillies offense, Johnson won't make for a comfortable streaming option after posting a 6.45 ERA and 2.01 WHIP across 22.1 innings at the big-league level this season.

Johnson is a candidate to replace Chris Sale (elbow) for Tuesday's start, but Boston has yet to make an official announcement, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox's rotation is in flux at the moment, and they need a starter Tuesday. Johnson and Andrew Cashner are possible candidates. David Price (wrist) is expected to rejoin the rotation this week but may not be ready in time for Tuesday's game. Going forward, Johnson could pick up a start every fifth day, joining Price, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi and Rick Porcello.

Johnson will start Wednesday's game at Cleveland, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox were considering utilizing an opener Wednesday, but Johnson will instead receive the starting nod. The 28-year-old has struggled in his two outings since coming off the injured list Aug. 3, allowing six runs on 10 hits with a 3:2 K:BB across 5.2 innings.

Johnson allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings Friday night against the Angels. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson surrendered a three-run homer in the first inning, and he failed to make it out of the third after firing 28 of 50 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old is currently filling in for David Price (wrist) in the rotation, though he'll likely need to work deeper into the contest during his next start if he wishes to remain a starter.

Johnson will start Friday against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will join the rotation in place of the injured David Price, who was placed on the IL with a wrist injury Thursday. The swingman pitched three innings during Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees in what was his first appearance with the big club since June 22, allowing thee runs on eight hits while striking out two batters and issuing zero walks.

Johnson (intestinal issue) was activated ahead of his start in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Alex Cora says the team is hoping for 12-15 outs from Johnson, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal, so he likely won't get a win. This is a spot start and he is out of minor-league options, so he will return to a bullpen role following this outing.

Johnson (infection) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is set to make a spot start for the Red Sox after spending time on the shelf due to an intestinal issue. He'll likely move back to the bullpen following Saturday's outing.

Johnson (infection) could start next Saturday against the Yankees, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has recorded a 10:2 K:BB over five innings during his rehab assignment, and it appears that a return to the Red Sox could come late next week as the team prepares for a doubleheader against the Yankees on Saturday. In seven major-league appearances (two starts) this season, Johnson has recorded a 6.43 ERA with a 13:6 K:BB over 14 innings. Saturday's start would only be a spot start for the 28-year-old before returning to his role as a middle reliever.

Johnson (infection) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a couple strikeouts out of the bullpen for the PawSox. Johnson could rejoin the big-league bullpen in late July or early August.