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Ricky Romero to get first start Friday after Blue Jays put Johnson on disabled list
TORONTO – Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero will make his season debut Friday after the club placed Josh Johnson on the disabled list.
The right-hander missed his last start due to inflammation in his right triceps. The move is retroactive to April 29.
Johnson is 0-1 with a 6.86 ERA in four starts since being acquired in an off-season trade with Miami.
A 2011 all-star, Romero struggled in spring training and started the season in the minor leagues to work on his mechanics.
Romero had one start with the single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, allowing one run on six hits in seven innings.
The Jays also recalled right-hander Brad Lincoln from triple-A Buffalo.
Lincoln has made two appearances for the major league club this season, allowing two runs in two innings.
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