Fri Jul 19 2013 | 19:12 | Steve Johnson will throw two innings Saturday |
Steve Johnson (oblique) will throw two innings in an extended spring training game in Sarasota on Saturday. |
If all goes well with that outing, Johnson would progress to a minor league rehab start with Class-A Aberdeen. He's hoping to return to the Orioles before the end of July. |
Source: Eduardo Encina on Twitter | |
Tue Jul 9 2013 | 17:00 | Steve Johnson (oblique) to throw BP on Thurs. |
Steve Johnson (oblique) is scheduled to throw live batting practice this Thursday. |
If it goes well, he could be cleared for a minor league rehab assignment. Johnson has been on the disabled list since June 6 because of a badly-strained oblique. The current timetable calls for a late-July return. |
Source: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter | |
Mon Jul 8 2013 | 16:34 | Johnson (oblique) throws off mound MOnday |
Steve Johnson (oblique) threw 35 pitches off the mound MOnday. |
It was his second bullpen session since landing on the disabled list with a strained left oblique early last month. It's not clear what the next step will be, but he won't be an option for the Orioles again until after the All-Star break. |
Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 6 2013 | 11:38 | Steve Johnson (oblique) resumes mound work |
Steve Johnson (oblique) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday. |
It was his first time throwing off a mound since being placed on the disabled list. Johnson is scheduled for another bullpen session on Monday before being reevaluated. There's no timetable for when he'll be sent on a rehab assignment. |
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 26 2013 | 21:07 | Steve Johnson throws from 90 feet |
Steve Johnson (oblique) moved his flat-ground throwing from 75 feet to 90 feet Wednesday. |
Johnson is coming along slower than expected, but he's progressing slowly but surely. There's no timetable for when he'll throw from a mound. |
Source: Orioles.mlb.com | |
Tue Jun 25 2013 | 19:55 | Steve Johnson (oblique) recovering slowly |
Steve Johnson (oblique) has been recovering slower than expected. |
Johnson has been out for nearly three weeks but is still only playing catch. There's no timetable for his return. "[He's] trying to get in shape," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "It's been tough. He's battling some things. He's gotten progressively better, but it's a little slower than I hoped. It's been a challenge for him, conditioning, all year because of some of the things that have kept him from it. So I hope he's using that time. We'll see if he is using it." |
Source: Orioles.mlb.com | |
Sat Jun 22 2013 | 14:12 | Steve Johnson (oblique) made 25 throws from distance of 60 feet ... |
Steve Johnson (oblique) made 25 throws from a distance of 60 feet on Saturday. |
Johnson has been shut down the last two weeks, so it's a step in the right direction. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he could rejoin the Orioles in the early part of July. |
Source: MASN.com | |
Fri Jun 21 2013 | 18:15 | Johnson (oblique) to start playing catch Sat. |
Steve Johnson (oblique) will begin playing catch Saturday. |
It will be his first time throwing since he was shut down with a strained left oblique two weeks ago. Johnson figures to need a few days to get back on a mound and will likely require a rehab assignment, so a return in the early part of July appears realistic. |
Source: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter | |
Thu Jun 6 2013 | 12:21 | Orioles place Steve Johnson on the 15-day DL |
Orioles placed RHP Steve Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. |
Johnson will need at least three weeks of recovery time. He suffered the injury Wednesday night during a relief appearance against the Astros and will leave behind an 8.49 ERA. The Orioles have recalled outfielder Xavier Avery to fill the vacant roster spot. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jun 6 2013 | 11:49 | Steve Johnson heads to DL with oblique strain |
Steve Johnson will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. |
Johnson suffered the injury during a relief appearance Wednesday against the Astros. The 25-year-old righty has posted a brutal 8.49 ERA in 11 2/3 innings this season. |
Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 5 2013 | 23:57 | Steve Johnson has oblique injury |
Steve Johnson left Wednesday's game with left oblique soreness. |
Johnson actually first felt it warming up before his relief appearance, but he went ahead and pitched and allowed three runs over 2 1/3 frames. He'll be re-evaluated on Thursday. |
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | |
Sat May 25 2013 | 09:41 | Orioles call up RHP Steve Johnson |
Orioles recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. |
The Orioles need an extra reliever on Saturday, so Johnson will provide bullpen depth. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in four innings in a spot start against the Twins earlier this month. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri May 24 2013 | 18:05 | Steve Johnson scratched from start in minors |
Steve Johnson has been scratched from Friday's start with Triple-A Norfolk. |
Johnson is healthy, but the Orioles want him available in case they need to add him as a reliever on Saturday. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in four innings in a spot start with the big club earlier this month. |
Source: MASN | |
Sat May 11 2013 | 23:06 | Orioles optioned Steve Johnson to Triple-A |
Orioles optioned RHP Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk. |
Johnson was called up to start against the Twins on Saturday, but is heading right back to Triple-A after allowing six runs in four innings. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth at the minor league level. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat May 11 2013 | 22:07 | Steve Johnson allows six runs in first start |
Steve Johnson yielded six earned runs in four innings Saturday as the Orioles fell to the Twins. |
Johnson walked four and coughed up seven hits in his first major league appearance of the season. He is only expected to serve as the Orioles' fifth starter for a short time and can be ignored in all fantasy formats. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat May 11 2013 | 15:59 | Orioles call up right-hander Steve Johnson |
Orioles recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. |
With Miguel Gonzalez on the disabled list, Johnson will serve as the Orioles' fifth starter. He could be worth a look as a streaming option in AL-only formats. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu May 9 2013 | 22:22 | Steve Johnson will start Saturday |
The Orioles will recall Steve Johnson to start Saturday against the Twins. |
The O's need a starter with Miguel Gonzalez (blister) going on the disabled list. Johnson got off to a late start this season due to a lat strain and has posted a 4.41 ERA and 19/4 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk. He should get at least a couple starts and isn't a bad AL-only play. |
Source: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter | |
Tue Apr 30 2013 | 20:04 | Steve Johnson activated, optioned |
Orioles activated RHP Steve Johnson from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. |
Johnson is over his lat strain, but he'll operate in the Norfolk rotation for a while before the Orioles consider him for a call-up. Freddy Garcia is likely to be the No. 5 starter for now. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Apr 24 2013 | 13:03 | Johnson gives up four runs in rehab start |
Steve Johnson (lat) gave up five runs over four innings Wednesday in a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk. |
Johnson, currently working his way back from a lat strain, gave up six hits and a walk while notching three strikeouts. He could remain with Norfolk once he's back to full health. |
Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter | |
Sun Apr 21 2013 | 13:02 | Steve Johnson (lat) throws side session Sat. |
Steve Johnson (lat) threw a side session on Saturday and is on track to pitch Wednesday for Triple-A Norfolk. |
Johnson is working his way back from a lat injury sustained in spring training, and he seems to be getting closer to returning. Johnson posted a promising 2.11 ERA in 38 1/3 innings with the Orioles in 2012. |
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | |