The latest Nick Johnson MLB and fantasy baseball news

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:13:59 -0800

Free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Orioles) has decided to retire from baseball, according to WFAN in New York, and later acknowledged by Johnson on his Twitter feed. Johnson left the Baltimore Orioles in late June due to a wrist injury that had plagued him in his career, and he never returned. Johnson was attempting to come back from injury after not playing at all in the majors in 2011.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Eduardo A. Encina

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:28:42 -0800

The Boston Red Sox explored free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Orioles) and 1B Casey Kotchman (Indians). They also checked in on Seattle Mariners 1B Justin Smoak.

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Nick Cafardo

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:49:10 -0700

Baltimore Orioles OF Endy Chavez, SS Bill Hall, 1B Nick Johnson, OF Nate McLouth, SP Joe Saunders, DH Jim Thome and SP Randy Wolf are all eligible for free agency following the season. The Orioles likely will make a run at McLouth, Saunders and perhaps Thome. The rest are likely gone.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Dan Connolly

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:50:49 -0700

Baltimore Orioles RP Troy Patton (ankle) will throw in Florida to test his ankle Thursday, Aug. 30. 3B Wilson Betemit (wrist) felt good after receiving four at-bats with Double-A Bowie Wednesday, Aug. 29, and he'll play again Thursday, Aug. 30. 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) isn't improving, and he won't return this season.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:35:29 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 1B Nick Johnson's (wrist) wrist injury is not getting any better, and the team believes he is a long shot to return in September.

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| Source: MLB.com - Brittany Ghiroli

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:16:18 -0700

The Baltimore Orioles moved 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, July 17, to make room for P Brad Bergesen on the roster. Johnson's wrist is still bothering him.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:01:05 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) received a cortisone shot in his sore wrist. He is not close to returning to the team.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:18:59 -0700

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) had an MRI which did not reveal any structural damage. The test revealed some scarring from previous surgeries. Johnson will wear a brace for a week.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:12:44 -0700

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team does not think 1B Nick Johnson's (wrist) wrist injury is as severe as previous wrist injuries.

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| Source: MLB.com - Greg Luca

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:31:07 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 1B Nick Johnson (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam on his wrist Friday, June 29.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko