The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Chris Johnson on the disabled list Thursday night and called up pitcher Mike Foltynewicz who will get the start on Friday.
Chris Johnson suffered a hand fracture during Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds and was placed on the disabled list following the game. Johnson suffered the injury on a stolen base attempt in the fourth inning.
Johnson says he's s hand dug into the dirt as he slid into second with the fourth-inning SB attempt.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 1, 2015
Johnson will be replaced on the roster by right hander Mike Foltynewicz who will make his first start for the Braves in Friday's game against the Reds.