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Johnny Estrada #23 | Catcher | Washington Nationals
Height: 5-11    Weight: 215    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Jun 27, 1976, Hayward, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008
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December 7, 2005
The Diamondbacks have acquired Johnny Estrada from the Braves in exchange for Lance Cormier and Oscar Villarreal, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Estrada should be the starting catcher for Arizona, but he'll have to hold off Chris Snyder.
September 14, 2005
Johnny Estrada has been bothered by back pain since a collision with Darin Erstad on June 6, and he will be rested more down the stretch to prepare for the playoffs, according to the AP. Estrada hasn't started the past two games.
August 28, 2005
Even though Johnny Estrada aggravated his back on a swing Friday, he said he doesn't expect to miss any additional action, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
August 23, 2005
Manager Bobby Cox told the AP on Tuesday that Johnny Estrada, who missed 14 games with a lumbar and cervical strain, will be given the day off on Wednesday.
August 22, 2005
The Braves activated Johnny Estrada from the 15-day disabled list before Monday's game against the Cubs, according to the AP. Estrada was out with a lumbar and cervical strain.
August 22, 2005
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Johnny Estrada is expected to come off the disabled list on Monday, though he doesn't expect his ailing neck to be fully healthy this season. He's had the most pain swinging from the left side of the plate, but plans to switch hit as needed upon his return.
August 20, 2005
The plans Johnny Estrada had for an injury rehab stint have been delayed, according to the AP. Estrada has spent almost two weeks on the DL with a lumbar and cervical strain, and he felt more pain in his back while swinging Thursday.
August 19, 2005
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Johnny Estrada won't come off the disabled list when eligible Sunday. Manager Bobby Cox said Estrada likely will need a couple of rehab games once the catcher's sore back is ready for game action.
August 11, 2005
The Braves placed Johnny Estrada on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a lumbar and cervical strain, according to the AP. He has not played since Friday.
July 29, 2005
Johnny Estrada, who missed four games due to a lower back strain and a two-game suspension, was in the starting lineup Friday night. Estrada hurt his back in a June 6 collision at home.
July 27, 2005
Johnny Estrada had his three-game suspension for an altercation with umpire Doug Eddings reduced to two games, according to the AP. Estrada began serving the suspension on Wednesday night.
July 26, 2005
An MRI on the strained lower back of Johnny Estrada showed no structural damage, but he remains limited when trying to hit, according to the AP. "They really don't know what causes the pain," Estrada said. Manager Bobby Cox said Estrada may miss the three-game series with Washington.
July 26, 2005
Manager Bobby Cox said that Johnny Estrada may miss the three-game series with Washington this week, according to the AP. Cox plans to hold Estrada out of the starting lineup for at least two games. Estrada has been playing with lingering soreness in his back. Brian McCann will get the playing time while Estrada is out.
July 25, 2005
Johnny Estrada said he may need more than a few days off to recover from a lower back strain, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I'm not very optimistic at this point," said Estrada.
July 24, 2005
Johnny Estrada was not in the lineup on Sunday after leaving Saturday's game with a lower back strain. It's not clear just how much more time he will miss.
July 16, 2005
Johnny Estrada will appeal his three-game suspension and $5,000 fine for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings on June 30 and can continue playing until the appeal is heard, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "[The penalty] is ridiculous," said Estrada. "My reaction was, you've got to be kidding me. Three games is way too much, and I don't know where they're getting $5,000 — that's a lot of money."
July 15, 2005
Major League Baseball suspended Johnny Estrada for three games Friday for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings on June 30, according to the AP. Estrada was also fined an undisclosed amount of money. Unless appealed, the suspension with start with tonight's game against the Mets.
June 14, 2005
Johnny Estrada was in the starting lineup again on Tuesday after being taken out of Monday night's game in the sixth inning for what manager Bobby Cox said was "stiffness." He went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the game.
June 13, 2005
Johnny Estrada was back in the starting lineup Monday night for the first time since sustaining a concussion in a collision at home plate a week earlier.
June 10, 2005
Johnny Estrada expects to return from his slight concussion on Monday, according to the AP.
June 7, 2005
The Braves aren't sure if Johnny Estrada suffered a concussion when he was run into at home plate by Darin Erstad last night, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. More should be known on his condition today.
June 6, 2005
Johnny Estrada was injured in a home plate collision with Darin Erstad Monday night. He clutched his head before receiving attention from Braves trainer Jeff Porter. Porter and assistant trainer Jim Lovell helped Estrada off the field. There was no immediate report on his injury.
April 7, 2005
Johnny Estrada is expected to rejoin the lineup for Friday's home opener, according to the AP. He has not played since suffering a bruised hand on Tuesday.
April 7, 2005
Johnny Estrada hopes to return on Friday after sitting out Wednesday's game with a bruised right hand, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
April 6, 2005
Johnny Estrada was held out of the Braves' lineup Wednesday because of a bruised right hand that he suffered in Tuesday's game, according to the AP. He might return to the lineup on Friday.
April 6, 2005
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Johnny Estrada is expected to miss a couple of games due to the bruised right hand he sustained in yesterday's game. X-rays were negative. "I hope it's just a couple of games [before he returns]," Estrada said. "I'd hate to miss the home opener [Friday]."
April 5, 2005
Johnny Estrada left Tuesday's game in the fifth inning after a foul ball bruised his right hand, according to the AP. X-rays were negative, and his status is day-to-day.