Johnson allowed one hit and two walks while striking out three over three scoreless relief innings in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson piggybacked on a start by David Price, who left after 78 pitches and five innings with a 9-1 lead. Manager Alex Cora didn't want to push Price, who left his previous start early after experiencing a sensation in his left hand. Johnson, who had been scheduled to start Monday before the game was postponed, will continue to throw out of the bullpen, sometimes as a multi-inning reliever.

Johnson won't make his scheduled start Monday against the Orioles, as the game has been postponed due poor weather, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than playing Monday, the game will be made up on May 17 when the Red Sox and Orioles have coinciding days off. Per Ian Browne of MLB.com, David Price (hand) will pitch Tuesday against the Angels as planned. With Drew Pomeranz (forearm) poised to come off the DL in the near future, Johnson will likely return to his spot in Boston's bullpen.

Johnson has been named the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

David Price (hand) had his scheduled start pushed back a day, so Johnson will temporarily fill the gap in the rotation. He may only throw a few innings in what could ultimately become a bullpen game. The swingman currently holds a 2.70 ERA over 10 innings of work this season -- including a six-inning, one-run start on April 2 against the Marlins.

Johnson tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Yankees, allowing one hit and striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

David Price pitched only one inning Wednesday before leaving due to a "sensation" in his left hand, forcing the Red Sox to use six relievers on the night. Johnson was the most successful of the bunch, throwing 19 of 28 pitches for strikes, and while Price may not miss his next start, Johnson would be the likely candidate to replace him for Monday's home start against the Orioles should Boston decide to exercise further caution.

Johnson pitched two scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 14-1 in over the Yankees. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

After one start while a member of the rotation, Johnson has moved to the bullpen, but could get one more start Saturday, the next time Boston needs a fifth starter. The Red Sox decided to delay Drew Pomeranz's return from a forearm injury for at least one more start. Johnson and Hector Velazquez are the candidates for the start.

Johnson will be utilized out of the bullpen moving forward, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the return of Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) on Sunday and Drew Pomeranz (forearm) next weekend, Johnson will no longer be needed in the Red Sox's rotation. During his lone start against Miami on Monday, Johnson earned the victory, allowing just one earned run off six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings. In the event of a future injury to a member of Boston's staff, expect Johnson to fill in as a spot starter.

Johnson (1-0) got the win over Miami on Monday, scattering six hits over six innings, striking out five and walking two while limiting the Marlins' offense to just one earned run.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson got the start with Drew Pomeranz and Eduardo Rodriguez on the disabled list and did well with the opportunity to pick up the victory on Monday. He had a great spring and Johnson could make for a decent streaming option if you're in need while he has a rotation spot, but a move to the bullpen does figure to be looming whenever Boston's injured faces return to the fold.

Johnson is scheduled to start the fifth game of the season, April 2, on the road against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson emerged with a dominant spring and was a no-brainer to take a temporary spot in a rotation beset with injuries. The 27-year-old left-hander has rediscovered impeccable command of a low-90s fastball and advanced curveball. He'll eventually land in the bullpen when the injured starters come back, but he can get big-league hitters and will stick around.

Johnson allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.2 scoreless innings against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson celebrated the announcement that he'll be part of the rotation that starts the regular season by shutting down a Yankees' lineup that looked like the one they'll trot out for the regular season. The left-hander's soft tosses not only baffled the Yankees on Friday, but have done so all spring. Johnson's 1.72 ERA and 0.83 WHIP was more than enough to earn himself a spot in the rotation. It may not be a lengthy stay as Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) and Drew Pomeranz (forearm) are on the verge of returning. At that point, Johnson is expected to join the bullpen as he is out of minor-league options.

Johnson will open the season as a member of Boston's rotation, Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

A spot was opened up for Johnson with Eduardo Rodriguez (knee), Drew Pomeranz (forearm) and Steven Wright (knee) all battling injuries. Johnson made five starts for the Red Sox last year, posting a 4.33 ERA with a 5.26 xFIP. He avoided walks (6.6 percent walk rate) but didn't strike out enough batters (17.4 percent strikeout rate) to be anything more than a back end starter. Barring an unexpected jump in his performance level, Johnson will likely be back in the minors soon, limiting his fantasy value.