Boston.com · Mar 8, 2019
Brian Johnson could be an important swingman for the Red Sox pitching staff
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brian Johnson towels off in the fourth inning during a game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 2, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo / Lynne Sladky)FORT MYERS, Fla. — Brian Johnson had been battling illness over the past couple of days, but the 28-year-old lefthander was understandably eager to make his start on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
In retrospect, maybe he should have taken another recovery day or two.
Johnson’s outing did not go well, and it did not go on for very long. He allowed five hits and three runs while recording just four outs in the Red Sox’ 12-1 loss at JetBlue Park.
