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Season in review about nothing: Jim Johnson, ‘The Opposite.’

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Jim Johnson allowed 21 runs in 18 ⅔ innings as a Dodger. (Getty Images)

This is Part 26 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Jim Johnson, RHP

Key stats: 0-3, 22 runs allowed (21 earned) in 18 ⅔ innings (10.13 ERA) in 23 games.

Seinfeld episode: “The Opposite.” (Season 5, Episode 22)

Key quote: “If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.”

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Dodgers claim Brooks Brown, designate Jim Johnson for assignment.

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The Dodgers are pitcher Brooks Brown’s fifth organization in 10 professional seasons. (Getty Images)

The Dodgers made a minor roster move Wednesday, claiming right-handed pitcher Brooks Brown off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and designating pitcher Jim Johnson for assignment.

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Dodgers send Jim Johnson home as playoffs begin.

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Right-handed pitcher Jim Johnson allowed 21 runs in 18 2/3 innings as a Dodger. He will not be on the 25-man roster for the National League Division Series. (Getty Images)

While the Dodgers wait to release their official 25-man roster for the National League Division Series, one reliever has been ruled out for the first round of the playoffs: Jim Johnson.

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Pitcher Jim Johnson returns to Dodgers after birth of third child.

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DENVER — Pitcher Jim Johnson returned to the Dodgers and is available for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Johnson and his wife welcomed the birth of the couple’s third child, a girl named Charlie Elizabeth, on Thursday.

“I think I slept more last night than the last four combined,” Johnson said.

The Dodgers’ bullpen has pitched a combined nine innings in the first two games of the series, so don’t be surprised to see Johnson get into the game at some point today.

Johnson is 0-3 with a 10.59 earned-run average (17 IP, 20 ER) in 21 games with the Dodgers.

Dodgers recall Adam Liberatore, bringing active roster to 37 players.

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Left-handed pitcher Adam Liberatore has a 4.15 earned-run average in 35 games with the Dodgers this season. (Getty Images)

The newest member of the Dodgers’ bullpen has thrown 12 competitive pitches in the last 15 days. Adam Liberatore arrives in Los Angeles a refreshed man.
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