MARCH 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
JAMES PAXTON #65 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
9-3 W-L •
1.45 WHIP •
4.39 ERA
9-3 W-L
1.45 WHIP
4.39 ERA
'He helped me on day one': James Paxton relishing role as mentor to young Mariners pitchers Paxton, 32, has made himself available to any and all pitchers who have questions, big or small.
Yankees have right stuff - maybe too much right stuff
The New York Yankees think they have the right stuff to end 11 years without a World Series titleMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Working through visa issues Paxton has had two Cactus League starts canceled due to appointments to sort out a visa issue, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact The Canadian lefty has pitched simulated games instead of making those starts. He's yet to appear in a Cactus League game this spring but has reportedly looked good in those sim games. Assuming he gets it all sorted out this week, Paxton will debut in exhibition action Sunday against the Brewers.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pitching another sim game Paxton was scratched from his scheduled start in Monday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Paxton was expected to make his spring debut Monday, but he'll instead throw in a simulated game since he had to address a personal matter that would have conflicted with the Cactus League game. The left-hander is still expected to increase his pitch count in the sim game, so he remains on track to be ready for the start of the season. Ljay Newsome will get the start against the Diamondbacks in Paxton's stead.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks newcomer Kluber takes another step after 2 lost years
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Set for second sim game Paxton will pitch in a second simulated game Tuesday, which would normally be his day in the rotation, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Paxton has yet to make his spring debut, but his delay in jumping into game action is unrelated to any health issue. Rather, the left-hander has been looking to refine some secondary pitches, and Kramer adds that the team is also opting to have him get his work in sim games for the moment "due to scheduling and logistics purposes."
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chip
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Mariners hope to have unearthed pitching gem in Chris Flexen
Chris Flexen is already being written into the Seattle Mariners' rotation despite having very little success the last time he pitched in the majors for the New York MetsMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharp in sim game Paxton, whose Wednesday spring start against the Cubs was rescheduled, pitched in a three-inning simulated game to catcher Tom Murphy instead and looked sharp, Daniel Kramer of MLB...
Impact The veteran left-hander's start was rescheduled at his own request, as Paxton wanted additional time to refine his secondary pitches while creating more consistent direction and timing in the downhill portion of his delivery. Paxton noted he's specifically been trying to get his "explosion toward the plate" right and felt that he was able to improve on it the more he pitched to Murphy, with whom he's working on developing a rapport. Paxton anticipates he'll be ready to make his Cactus League debut early next week, potentially Monday against the Indians.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nixed start not injury-related The rescheduling of Paxton's Wednesday start against the Cubs wasn't due to any health concern with the left-hander, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "Pax is completely healthy,"...
Impact The veteran isn't slated to take the mound until at least early next week at this point, as the Mariners have mapped out their starting pitching assignments through the weekend. Servais' assurance that Paxton's health isn't at cause for the shuffle is certainly encouraging after the southpaw's 2020 season with the Yankees was mostly derailed by forearm and back injuries.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What if the Mariners had used James Paxton's money elsewhere? I thought it would be fun to kick around a few scenarios the team could have explored to better the 2021 roster.
MARCH 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Set for first Cactus League start Paxton is scheduled to start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw's work will undoubtedly be scrutinized this spring in his return to Seattle after a mixed bag of a two-year stay with the Yankees. After back and forearm injuries limited him to just five starts in 2020 following a 15-6 mark the prior season, Paxton spent most of the offseason rebuilding his strength and refining his mechanics. He now considers himself at full health and commented last week that he expects to build up to a five- or six-inning workload by the end of spring training.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle doing damage control with players after exec's video
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Servais are doing damage control with players who were directly mentioned or referenced by former team CEO Kevin Mat...FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming home: Padres' Musgrove wears No. 44 to honor Peavy
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'James wants to be a Mariner': How Seattle brought back James Paxton Overnight, the 32-year-old Paxton has made Seattle's rotation not only deeper but stronger as well.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and other baseball players will be pushing for changes that make more teams competitive as they think about looming labor negotiations that cou...FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners thrilled to have 'Big Maple' back in Seattle
The Seattle Mariners brought back their one-time ace James Paxton on a one-year contract with the hope he can solidify their rotation and reestablish himself as one of the top left...FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training
The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t certain whether New York will try to re-sign the last...FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: No ball in New York; Francona still away
The Subway Series scheduled for this weekend has been postponed after two members of the Mets tested positive for the coronavirus ThursdayAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees add Gleyber Torres, James Paxton, Luis Avilán to IL The injured list continues to grow for the Yankees.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM
SS Torres, LHP Paxton join crowded Yankees injured list
All-Star shortstop Gleyber Torres and left-hander James Paxton have joined the New York Yankees’ crowded injured listAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gleyber, Paxton, Avilán all land on injured list The Yankees announced on Friday they will place shortstop Gleyber Torres and left-handers James Paxton and Luis Avilán on the injured list....
AUGUST 21, 2020 • MLB.COM
Heads to injured list Paxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a grade 1 strain of his left forearm flexor Friday.
Impact Paxton has been quite poor all season, posting a 6.64 ERA through five starts. It's unclear whether the injury accounts for all of his struggles, as he didn't complain of discomfort until his most recent outing against the Rays on Thursday. The Yankees are currently scheduled to play just five games in the next 10 days, as their series this weekend against the Mets was cancelled due to coronavirus cases popping up for the Mets, so they may not need to replace Paxton in the rotation any time soon.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees open the door to call up Clarke Schmidt James Paxton's trip to the Injured List could have a silver lining for the Yankees. It gives the team a perfect opportunity to promote Clark...
AUGUST 21, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
New York Yankees dodged a bullet with James Paxton injury update James Paxton is likely headed to the Injured List, but the Yankees can breathe a sigh of relief that he doesn't need Tommy John surgery. The...
AUGUST 21, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
