Josh Johnson (pitcher)

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1⁄3 innings. On October 1, 2013, Johnson underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews and required 5 weeks of recovery. [20]

San Diego Padres

On November 19, 2013, Johnson agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the San Diego Padres. If he made fewer than 7 starts with the team, they could have exercised a $4 million option for the 2015 season. [7] [21] The Padres organization reported on March 22, 2014, that Johnson would open the season on the disabled list due to a strained right forearm/elbow muscle, and was initially expected to miss at least 4–5 weeks. On April 15, it was announced that he would see Dr. James Andrews for a consultation on his injured elbow, and could opt for his second Tommy John surgery. [22] The Padres reported on April 23 that Johnson would undergo Tommy John surgery, and miss the 2014 season. [23] On October 30, the Padres declined Johnson's option, making him a free agent. [24] On January 7, 2015, he re-signed with the Padres on a one-year contract with $1 million guaranteed. [25] Johnson threw a simulated game on April 28, but experienced triceps tightness as well as a nerve issue in his neck. He would rest with these injuries until August 27, when he threw 16 pitches in another simulated game. [26] On September 16, it was announced that Johnson would undergo a third Tommy John surgery, and miss the entire 2016 season. [27]

Retirement

Attempting another comeback from Tommy John surgery, Johnson signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on November 1, 2016. [28] However, he announced his retirement on January 19, 2017. [29]

Personal life

His father is Canadian, and his mother is Native American. His father spent his years growing up in Calgary, Alberta before the family relocated to the U.S. [30] Johnson himself was born in Minneapolis a short time later in 1984.

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Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson on April 16, 2013.jpg
Johnson with the Blue Jays in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1984-01-31) January 31, 1984 (age 39)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2005, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
August 6, 2013, for the Toronto Blue Jays
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