JAMES PAXTON NEWS

Takes loss in Red Sox debut Paxton (8-3) took the loss Tuesday against Seattle, allowing six runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Paxton ran into trouble in the fifth inning but didn't get much help defensively. The Mariners had all runners safe on a bunt single and two fielder's choices that included errors. Paxton exited the contest with the bases loaded and one out, handing the ball off to Zack Kelly in what wound up being a five-run fifth inning. In his last five starts, Paxton has logged an 8.18 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 22 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Royals on Monday.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in return to Red Sox Paxton (8-3) took the loss Tuesday against Seattle, allowing six runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Paxton ran into trouble in the fifth inning and didn't get much help defensively. There were a couple errors behind him and Paxton exited the contest with the bases loaded and one out, handing the ball off to Zack Kelly in what wound up being a five-run fifth inning. In his last five starts, Paxton has logged an 8.18 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 22 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Royals on Monday.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco, Moore lead Mariners to 10-6 win over Red Sox

Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, Dylan Moore drove in three with a bases-loaded double in the fifth, and the Mariners beat the Bosto...

JULY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bolster bullpen with 2 relievers at trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with the addition of veteran relievers Luis García and Lucas Sims in separate deals before Tuesday’s trade deadline

JULY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners play in game 2 of series

The Boston Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 1-0

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Debuting for new team Tuesday Paxton is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Mariners at Fenway Park.

Impact After acquiring Paxton from the Dodgers on Friday for minor-league infielder Moises Bolivar, the Red Sox cleared a spot for the veteran lefty in the rotation by moving No. 5 starter Cooper Criswell to the bullpen. Paxton has a long track record of success at the big-league level and offered some degree of fantasy utility with the Dodgers earlier this season with eight wins and a 4.43 ERA over 89.1 innings, but many of his underlying ratios (5.46 SIERA, career-worst 4.1 K-BB%) painted a far less rosier picture of his performance. The veteran lefty will be beginning his second stint with the Red Sox, as he previously spent the 2022 season with the club while recovering from Tommy John surgery before he turned in a 4.50 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 96 innings in 2023 during his lone healthy season in Boston.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McAdam: Obtaining James Paxton fills one need for Red Sox, but more holes to be filled By reacquiring a former starting pitcher Friday, the Red Sox took care of an obvious weakness. But there's more work to be done for Craig Br...

JULY 27, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Dodgers trade James Paxton to Red Sox days after designating him for assignment Just as they expected, the Dodgers were able to find a trade partner for James Paxton after designat...

JULY 26, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MLB Now on James Paxton trade to Red Sox | 07/26/2024 The crew on MLB Now discusses James Paxton being traded to Boston and what moves the Red Sox should make to stay in playoff contention

JULY 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox acquire LHP James Paxton from Dodgers The Boston Red Sox welcomed back a familiar face on Friday by acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Red Sox se...

JULY 26, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Red Sox acquire LHP James Paxton from Dodgers The Boston Red Sox welcomed back a familiar face on Friday by acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Red Sox se...

JULY 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers trade pitcher James Paxton to the Red Sox for 17-year-old minor leaguer Moises Bolivar

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar

JULY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring back Paxton in trade with Dodgers James Paxton is heading back to Boston. Designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, the left-handed starter was acquired by the Red...

JULY 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Shipping back up to Boston The Red Sox acquired Paxton from the Dodgers on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It was reported earlier Friday that the Red Sox and Dodgers were in talks regarding the left-hander, and the deal now appears done. There's no word yet on what the Dodgers will be getting in the trade. Paxton's swing-and-miss stuff has dropped off the table this season, as he's managed just 64 strikeouts over 89.1 innings with the Dodgers. However, he fanned 101 in 96 frames with the Red Sox just last season and Boston probably believes it can help him recapture some of that.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be headed back to Boston The Red Sox are in talks to acquire Paxton from the Dodgers, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Boston was immediately linked to Paxton after the left-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers and it sounds like a trade could come together soon. Paxton has collected an underwhelming 4.43 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 64:48 K:BB in 89.1 innings over 18 starts this season, but he did post a 101:33 K:BB across 96 frames in 2023 with the Red Sox.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Acquiring recently DFA'ed players Ty France and James Paxton makes sense for the Blue Jays One thing is certain about the 2024 Bl...

JULY 24, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Dodgers lefty James Paxton designated for assignment as River Ryan makes his major league debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a surprising change to their evolving rotation

JULY 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers Designate Veteran Pitcher James Paxton for Assignment, per Report The British Columbia native is 8-2 this year, but has an 8.66 ERA in his last four starts.

JULY 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers DFA LHP James Paxton in rotation shuffle The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran left-hander James Paxton for assignment Monday to begin a rotation transformation.The Dodgers cal...

JULY 22, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Dodgers DFA veteran LHP James Paxton The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran left-hander James Paxton for assignment Monday, according to multiple reports.The starting rotati...

JULY 22, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Moved off 40-man roster The Dodgers designated Paxton for assignment Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-hander River Ryan, who will start or serve as a bulk reliever in Monday's game against the Giants. With Ryan at least temporarily joining the big-league rotation and Tyler Glasnow (back) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) due back from the injured list later this week, the Dodgers didn't have a spot available for Paxton, who went 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 64:48 K:BB in 89.1 innings over 18 starts this season. Now that he's off the 40-man roster, the Dodgers will have 10 days to trade or waive Paxton, who is under contract on a one-year, $7 million base salary. If the Dodgers can't execute a trade for him or if he clears waivers, the 35-year-old Paxton will likely elect free agency and look to sign with a team on a more cost-effective deal.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off 40-man roster The Dodgers designated Paxton for assignment Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-hander River Ryan, who will start or serve as a bulk reliever in Monday's game against the Giants. With Ryan at least temporarily joining the big-league rotation and Tyler Glasnow (back) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) due back from the injured list later this week, Los Angeles didn't have a spot available for Paxton, who went 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 64:48 K:BB in 89.1 innings over 18 starts this season. Now that he's off the 40-man roster, the team will have 10 days to trade or waive Paxton, who is under contract on a one-year, $7 million deal. If the Dodgers can't execute a trade for him or if he clears waivers, the 35-year-old Paxton will likely elect free agency and look to sign elsewhere.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers to designate Paxton for assignment to make room for prospect Ryan (source) LOS ANGELES -- With a large number of players getting healthier and some trade possibilities on the horizon before the July 30 Deadline, the...

JULY 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Time in L.A. coming to end The Dodgers are expected to designate Paxton for assignment Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Look for the Dodgers to officially confirm the transaction shortly before Monday's game against the Giants, with right-hander River Ryan likely to be added to the 40-man roster in place of Paxton ahead of what would be his first MLB start. Along with the addition of Ryan, the Dodgers are set to get Tyler Glasnow (back) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) back from the injured list later this week, leaving no room in the rotation for Paxton. Though he has a lengthy injury history, Paxton has managed to stay healthy so far this season, but his performance has taken a step backward in his age-35 campaign. While he's kept his fantasy value afloat by picking up eight wins over 18 starts, Paxton has supported the win total with a middling 4.43 ERA and 1.46 WHIP, and he's seen his strikeout rate drop precipitously (career-worst 16.4 percent). If the Dodgers aren't able to find a taker for Paxton via trade or waivers, expect the veteran lefty to elect free agency and catch on with another organization on a low-cost, one-year deal.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Time in L.A. coming to end The Dodgers are expected to designate Paxton for assignment Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Look for the Dodgers to make the transaction shortly before Monday's game against the Giants, with right-hander River Ryan set to be added to the 40-man roster ahead of what would be his MLB debut. Along with the addition of Ryan, the Dodgers are set to get Tyler Glasnow (back) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) back from the injured list later this week, leaving no room in the rotation for Paxton. Though he has a lengthy injury history, the southpaw hasn't missed a start this season, but his performance has taken a step backward in his age-35 campaign. While he's kept his fantasy value afloat by picking up eight wins in 18 outings, Paxton has supported the win total with a middling 4.43 ERA and 1.46 WHIP, and he's seen his strikeout rate drop precipitously (career-worst 16.4 percent). If the Dodgers aren't able to find a taker for Paxton via trade or waivers, expect him to become a free agent and catch on with another organization on a low-cost, one-year deal.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE