Arizona's Johnson (shoulder) a scratch (Boston Globe)

7 September 2008, 2:53 am

Randy Johnson , six wins shy of 300 career victories, was scratched from today's start against the Dodgers because of a sore left shoulder. Johnson (10-9), who turns 45 Wednesday, will be replaced by righthander Max Scherzer . Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said Johnson will miss one turn, returning to the rotation Saturday at home against Cincinnati. "We talked earlier ...... read more

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