BOSTON -- Brian Johnson comes off the disabled list to get his latest shot at being Boston's No. 5 starter when he pitches for the Red Sox in Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
With Drew Pomeranz and Steven Wright injured, Johnson, who had been working in the bullpen but is a career starter, got his chance and made two starts as June turned into July. After the second one, he suffered hip inflammation and he too went on the disabled list.