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Alex Cora Reveals Encouraging Sign About Red Sox Lefty James Paxton Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed an encouraging sign about lefty James Paxton, who is trying to put a litany of injuries behind him.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NESN.COM

Draws praise from manager Paxton (lat) was singled out by Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Tuesday as someone who has impressed so far in camp, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Paxton hasn't made an appearance yet this spring but, at least according to his skipper, he has looked good in throwing sessions. The veteran left-hander has made just six major-league starts and one rehab start over the last three years because of various injuries, with the most recent one being a lat strain. He'll obviously remain a major health question mark in 2023, but it's good to hear positives about Paxton coming out of Red Sox camp.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Paxton (lat) will start Friday's spring training game against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Paxton is reportedly healthy heading into camp, and he'll get the chance to prove it next week. He's made a grand total of seven starts over the last three seasons while dealing with multiple injuries, including Tommy John surgery and most recently a lat strain. The veteran lefty owns a strong 3.59 career ERA, but between his long layoff and his age (34), it's hard to have confidence that he'll get back to anything close to peak form.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing Paxton (lat) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paxton threw eight bullpens over the winter and is working through a normal spring training for the first time since 2019. After the Red Sox turned down a two-year, $26 million club option this winter, the left-hander exercised a player option worth $4 million to stay in Boston. He likely could have made more in free agency, but Paxton is comfortable with the training staff and environment in Boston, which is half the battle for pitchers coming back from injury. The 34-year-old will occupy a spot in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Entering camp healthy Paxton (lat) is a full participant at the beginning of Red Sox camp, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Paxton signed with the Red Sox last offseason while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but he's yet to debut for them after suffering a Grade 2 left lat strain in August. The left-hander doesn't have any restrictions right now, though, so Boston is planning for him to be part of their Opening Day rotation. Paxton's upside is undeniable, but he's made just six major-league starts and one rehab start since 2020.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani pitchers available?

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Pitcher Corey Kluber, Red Sox finalize $10M, 1-year contract

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $10 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staying in Boston Paxton (lat) exercised his $4 million player option for 2023 on Wednesday and will remain with the Red Sox for the upcoming season.

Impact Paxton remains on the 60-day injured list, so the Red Sox will have to reinstate him at some point to add him back to the 40-man roster. The veteran southpaw joined Boston on a one-year, $6 million deal last winter, but he has yet to make his Red Sox debut while he spent the past season recovering from his April 2021 Tommy John surgery and then getting shut down for good in August with a Grade 2 left lat strain. It's unclear whether Paxton will be a full participant for spring training, but if healthy, he'll likely get the chance to stake his claim to a spot in the Red Sox's Opening Day rotation. The 34-year-old Paxton owns a 3.59 ERA over 754.2 career innings, but with just six starts under his belt since the 2020 season, it's difficult to depend on him immediately recapturing the strong form he displayed prior to his Tommy John surgery.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox looking to break a four-game road skid

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup with the Boston Red Sox after losing three straight games

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays play the Red Sox after Hernandez's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after Teoscar Hernández's four-hit game on Saturday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring road skid into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox travel to the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a six-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox look to break road slide, take on the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox will attempt to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox play the Orioles with 2-1 series lead

The Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles, leading the series 2-1

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox look to break 6-game slide, take on the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox look to break a six-game skid when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox will try to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox aim to break 4-game road skid, play the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox travel to the New York Yankees looking to stop a four-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox come into matchup against the Yankees on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox look to break their three-game losing streak with a win against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox visit the Yankees to begin 4-game series

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox take on the Royals with series tied 1-1

Both the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their four-game slide with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals visit the Red Sox to begin 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees seek to extend win streak, take on the Red Sox

The New York Yankees will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox play the Yankees on home winning streak

The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS