NEW YORK -- Brian Johnson’s incredible comeback to the Fenway Park mound is in delay.
After taking a line drive to the face and nearly losing his eyesight during his first appearance there during the Futures at Fenway game in 2012, Johnson was expected to return to Fenway as a major league pitcher for the Red Sox at some point this year. But after exiting his start early on Sunday, having thrown just 60 pitches in four innings with Triple-A Pawtucket, Johnson was feeling discomfort in his pitching elbow.
He’s been placed on the minor league disabled list and shut down until more information is learned.