Josh Johnson Will Miss Next Start, Could Be Shut Down for Season

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Marlins, MLB Injuries

Marlins ace Josh Johnson missed a bullpen session Sunday, meaning he will not make his next scheduled start on Wednesday either.

The Florida right-hander has been bothered by back pain over the last week-plus and has not made a start since Sept. 4.

Manager Edwin Rodriguez told reporters he, pitching coach Randy St. Claire and general manager Michael Hill would meet soon to discuss shutting down Johnson for the season, a conclusion he seems to be leaning toward.

"We've been talking about (that possibility), and my opinion has been the same," Rodriguez said. "If there's any indication that he's not getting any better, that it's going to get any worse, we should shut him down. But that's only my opinion. We have to sit down, maybe tomorrow ... and make a decision. But it has to be an organizational decision."

 

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