The Red Sox have been churning through pitchers throughout the first couple weeks of this weird 60-game season as they try to piece together a rotation as best they can. When the season broke, Brian Johnson figured to be an early option and was even considered a favorite by many (including yours truly) to get one of the first five starts of the year. Instead, they sent him to the Alternate Site in Pawtucket and he had to await his chance. That still hasn’t come, and apparently he no longer wanted to wait. He requested his release and it was granted by the team on Monday.
Red Sox grant Brian Johnson his release
