Josh Johnson SP FA Sat 3/22/14 7:05 PM
Josh Johnson
SP FA
Josh Johnson will miss a month to five weeks with a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.
It's a huge blow to the Padres, who were counting on Johnson as a productive member of the starting rotation. Johnson had surgery in October to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, so it's unclear if this injury is related to his previous issues. Robbie Erlin may step into Johnson's rotation spot to start the year.