Blue Jays placed RHP Josh Johnson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 29, with a triceps injury. An MRI taken earlier this week on Johnson's throwing arm showed no structural damage, but the Jays are going to play it safe. Johnson has posted an ugly 6.86 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 19/9 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings this season. Maybe the rest will wind up doing him some good.

Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make his next scheduled start, Friday against the Mariners. Johnson was scratched last Friday because of minor tightness in his right triceps muscle. An MRI taken earlier this week came back clean and he told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he was feeling much better.

Josh Johnson (triceps) said that an MRI on Friday confirmed he isn't dealing with any structural damage.

Josh Johnson (triceps) was sent for an MRI on Friday. Johnson was scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to right triceps tightness, but the hope is that he'll only have to miss one start. While MRI results aren't yet known, the Blue Jays are confident that it will come back clean. Aaron Laffey is starting in his place Friday night against New York.

Josh Johnson has been scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to right triceps tightness. The Blue Jays are saying the move is precautionary and are hoping that Johnson will be ready for his next scheduled outing. Aaron Laffey will get the ball in his place.

Josh Johnson could be scratched from Friday's start against the Yankees due to biceps soreness.

Josh 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. The big right-hander allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out four. Johnson was terrific during spring training, but he's made only one good start in four tries since the regular season began. He'll look for better results next weekend in the Bronx.

Josh Johnson struck out eight batters and allowed two runs over seven innings, but the White Sox downed the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Johnson allowed just four hits and two walks in his seven innings of work after lasting just 1 1/3 innings against the Red Sox his last time out. The 29-year-old still has a 6.91 ERA and 1.81 WHIP to show for his efforts, but the one bad start overshadows the two largely useful ones. Johnson isn't the dominant force he once was, but he can still help fantasy teams most times out.

Josh Johnson was hammered for six earned runs over 1 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Tigers. It was the shortest start of his career. Johnson's fastball velocity hovered around 88-89 mph, which might have been a product of the cold weather at Detroit's Comerica Park. The right-hander now has an 11.05 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in two starts this season. He'll get the White Sox next.

Josh 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. Johnson also issued two free passes on the evening. A two-run homer from Mike Napoli in the fifth inning provided the biggest blow against him. His velocity and movement on his pitches looked good, but he did struggle with his command at times. He'll again attempt to earn his first win in the American League when he takes on the Tigers in Detroit on Thursday.