Johnson has been shut down in his rehab due to elbow discomfort. Johnson is on the DL with a slight tear in his elbow but was rehabbing the injury instead of undergoing surgery.
5/31/10
Johnson was recalled from AAA and placed on the major league DL. He has a slight tear in his pitching elbow and will rehab with the major league club.
5/14/10
Johnson has a low-grade tear in his right elbow and will try and rehab the injury and avoid Tommy John surgery. Johnson will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks.
5/10/10
Johnson has been diagnosed with a strained ulnar collateral ligament and will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews. The team is hopeful that Johnson could avoid surgery. Johnson claims the injury is not an excuse for his poor performance early this season but it has affected since his first appearance of the season.
5/02/10
The struggling Jim Johnson was optioned to AAA with the return of Brad Bergesen.
4/19/10
Johnson blew his first save opportunity since Mike Gonzalez went on the DL on Saturday. However, manager Dave Trembley went right back to Johnson on Sunday when the Orioles had the lead again and Johnson converted a two-inning save. Trembley indicated that Johnson will remain the team's closer while Gonzalez is out.
4/15/10
Johnson will likely be given the first shot to close for Baltimore with Mike Gonzalez on the DL. Johnson was shaky in the closer's role last year after the trade of George Sherrill but if you are desparate for saves, Johnson would be the Orioles' reliever to target.