Josh Johnson

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, Josh Johnson is on his way to Toronto to undergo a physical.

It’s expected that Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle will also undergo physical exams, so the 12-player blockbuster trade between the Blue Jays and Marlins might not be official for a couple of days. Assuming everything goes off without a hitch, the Jays will acquire Reyes, Buehrle, Johnson, John Buck, Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations from the Marlins in exchange for Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Alvarez, Anthony DeSclafani, Jake Marisnick, Justin Nicolino and Jeff Mathis.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Blue Jays are close to acquiring Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle from the Marlins in exchange for Yunel Escobar and Adeiny Hechavarria.

Not only that, but Rosenthal says Jose Reyes “could” be in the deal, as well. At the very least, there are definitely other pieces in the trade, though they’re unconfirmed to this point. General manager Alex Anthopolous was dead set on acquiring some pitching help this offseason, and he’s added two big pieces to the rotation in one fell swoop. It appears that he might have added a long-term shortstop, as well. Johnson will make $13.75 million in 2013 before hitting free agency, while Buehrle is set to earn $48 million over the next three seasons.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Marlins are expected to shop Josh Johnson over the offseason.

The Marlins listened to offers for the right-hander at the trade deadline but never seemed to be serious about dealing him. That evidently could change now with more teams likely to be in on the bidding. Cafardo notes that the Red Sox had interest in Johnson at the deadline and likely will again this winter. He also lists the Orioles, Blue Jays, Royals, Twins, Rangers and Dodgers as potential players.

Josh Johnson has been scratched from his scheduled start Monday evening against the Mets.

The out-of-contention Marlins are simply shutting him down early. Johnson will finish with a 3.81 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 165/65 K/BB ratio in 191 1/3 total innings. He posted a 3.53 ERA in 14 starts after the All-Star break, fanning 80 batters in 89 1/3 frames. Wade LeBlanc will take the mound in his place against New York.

Josh Johnson allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and five walks in six innings of Wednesday’s loss to the Braves.

Johnson struck out seven as he fell to 8-14. His 14th loss comes in his fifth straight quality start, which is a good way to sum up the run support he’s gotten this season. Tonight was just the fourth time in 31 outings Johnson issued more than three free passes, though he’s handed out at least three walks in four straight walks. He’ll close out 2012 against the Mets in Miami on Monday.

Josh Johnson allowed three runs on five hits in six innings of Wednesday’s loss to the Braves.

Johnson struck out five and walked three in falling to 8-13. Johnson has now been quality in all four of his September starts, lowering his ERA from 4.00 to 3.84. Quietly dominant since the All-Star break, Johnson figures to be a value pick in 2013 fantasy drafts.

Josh Johnson gave up two runs and four hits over seven innings in defeating the Brewers on Thursday.

It was Johnson’s first win since Aug. 3, though he had turned in four quality starts in five tries since. The six runs the Marlins scored today was their high output in a Johnson start in two months, so it shouldn’t come as much surprise that he has only an 8-11 record to go along with his 3.81 ERA.