2008, Johnson knocked in the first RBI in the new baseball stadium for the Nationals. However, soon after, he sustained a tear in a ligament on the ulnar side of his wrist, and missed the rest of the 2008 season. There were rumors he may be traded before the season; however, he opened the season as the starting first baseman. Florida Marlins On July 31, 2009, he was traded from the Washington Nationals to the Florida Marlins for minor league pitcher Aaron Thompson. With Johnson's trade, the Nationals franchise no longer had any player on the roster who made the Montreal/Washington crossover in 2005 (although that changed again shortly after when Liván Hernández was reacquired). One of the reasons Johnson was dealt to the Marlins was because of his past history of injury. In 2009, he walked 17.8% of the time, the highest percentage in the major leagues. His .426 on-base percentage was second-best in the league to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols. Return to New York On December 23, 2009, Johnson signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract to return to the Yankees. The contract also included a second-year team option. On May 8, Johnson was placed on the disabled list with a wrist injury. He required season-ending surgery after a setback in his rehabilitation in August. The Yankees declined his 2011 option, making him a free agent again. Cleveland Indians On March 7, 2011, Johnson signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. He spent the season in AAA with the Columbus Clippers. Baltimore Orioles On February 8, 2012, Johnson signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He attended spring training and competed for a spot on the major league roster, which he earned. He was hitless through his first 28 at-bats for the Orioles, before finally collecting a double in a game against the Yankees on May 1. He suffered a wrist injury on June 27, 2012, and did not play again for the rest of the season. Due to long-lasting injuries sustained throughout his career, Johnson decided to retire from Major League Baseball on January 28, 2013. References External links 1978 births Living people Akron Aeros players American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baltimore Orioles players Baseball players from Sacramento, California Brevard County Manatees players Columbus Clippers players Edmonton Trappers players Florida Marlins players Greensboro Bats players Gulf Coast Yankees players Jupiter