Seth Johnson undergoes knee surgery; Dodgers and Braves tied in NL playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Oakland Athletics pitcher Seth Johnson has successfully undergone left knee surgery and is expected to be ready by Spring Training. Johnson struggled with injuries throughout the season, posting a 12.44 ERA in 12 games after being traded from Philadelphia. Meanwhile, in the National League playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are tied 1-1 after the Dodgers let Game Two slip away. The two teams are preparing for a pivotal Game Three tonight, while the Milwaukee Brewers aim for their first NLCS appearance since 2018 against the San Diego Padres.
- •Seth Johnson undergoes successful left knee surgery on October 5, 2026
- •Johnson expected to be ready for Spring Training
- •Dodgers and Braves tied 1-1 in NL playoff series
- •Game Three set for 6 PM PCT tonight
- •Brewers face Padres in the other NL matchup
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Elephant Rumblings: Johnson Undergoes Surgery; Back To The NL Playoffs
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