The Padres organization reported on March 22, 2014, that Johnson would open the season on the disabled list due to a strained right forearm/elbow muscle, and was initially expected to miss at least 4–5 weeks.
On March 22, 2014, the Padres organization stated that Johnson would start the season on the disabled list due to a strained right forearm/elbow muscle and was initially expected to miss at least 4–5 weeks.