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Brian Johnson to make first career start for the Boston Red Sox

According to Boston Globe reporter, Pete Abraham, Boston Red Sox manager, John Farrell, announced that Brian Johnson will be making his first Major League start early next week.

Johnson is slated to start either Monday, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, or Tuesday, against the Houston Astros.

The Red Sox pitching has not been good this year, and recently suffered a major blow when staff ace, Clay Buchholz landed on the disabled list.