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Braves place Chris Johnson on DL, call-up Mike Foltynewicz

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.