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San Diego Padres close to deal with right-hander Josh Johnson - ESPN
If he can stay healthy, this would be a great signing. He had 4 good seasons with the Marlins before injuries affected him.
If he can stay healthy, this would be a great signing. He had 4 good seasons with the Marlins before injuries affected him.
Free-agent pitcher Josh Johnson is close to agreement on a one-year contract to return to the San Diego Padres, according to a league source.
The deal will pay Johnson a base salary in excess of $1 million and include an additional $6-7 million in incentives based on games started, said the source.
The right-hander missed the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April.
Johnson, 30, is 58-45 with a 3.40 ERA over his career with the Marlins and Blue Jays.
The Padres also signed Brandon Morrow this week to bolster their pitching staff.
The deal will pay Johnson a base salary in excess of $1 million and include an additional $6-7 million in incentives based on games started, said the source.
The right-hander missed the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April.
Johnson, 30, is 58-45 with a 3.40 ERA over his career with the Marlins and Blue Jays.
The Padres also signed Brandon Morrow this week to bolster their pitching staff.