Nick Johnson Needs Second Wrist Surgery, Will Miss Rest Of Season

We can now officially close the book on Nick Johnson’s 2010 season. Johnson had already been out since May with a wrist injury, but it seems he’s suffered a setback. I know, right?

Johnson’s campaign ends at 24 games and 98 plate appearances. It’s just another bad break for a guy with a long history of bad breaks, and doubly unfortunate considering all the promise of Johnson’s 2009, in which he played 133 games and posted an .831 OPS. Just when it looked like his career might turn the corner, he goes and does this. Again.

On Sunday, the possibility was introduced that Nick Johnson might need surgery on his ailing wrist. Now, Ken Rosenthal confirms that that’s going to be the course of action after all:

Johnson was batting just .167 at the time of his injury, but that average came with a characteristic .388 OBP. Marcus Thames and Randy Winn have benefited the most from his absence, as they’ve each seen their playing time increase with an opening in the lineup. The 27 year old Juan Miranda has been and remains an option off the bench as well, although he isn’t regular material.