This is becoming a headache of sorts for Arizona. Despite losing three in a row, they're still very much in the thick of the NL West race, not to mention the playoff race as a whole, and now they are placing Randy Johnson back on the DL. Johnson started last week against the Dodgers after missing the previous two weeks because of a herniated disk in his back. He's returning to his familiar spot on the DL because of what's being termed lingering back problems.The interesting thing will be to see if Johnson is placed on the DL retroactively to last week. If so, he'd be eligible to come off of the DL after the All-Star break. If not, then Johnson will most likely be out of the rotation through the first week following the break. Luckily for Arizona, they have pretty incredible pitching depth in the organization, allowing them to summons Yusmeiro Petit for the start. Now, that Jorge Julio trade to Florida is looking better and better for Arizona. The D-Backs' rotation is still in good shape, consisting of Brandon Webb, Livan Hernandez, Doug Davis, Micah Owings, and Petit. Not too bad at all.
Previously at FanHouse:
Randy Johnson Headed to Disabled List
Randy Johnson Has a Herniated Disk
Is Randy Johnson Getting Enough Loving at Home?
Marlins Trade for Closer Jorge Julio
