AUGUST 21, 2020 • MLB.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
Paxton has flexor strain in left arm (report) James Paxton was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm after undergoing an MRI for discomfort in his forearm and elbow, according t...
Diagnosed with flexor strain Paxton was officially diagnosed with a flexor strain Friday and is expected to head to the injured list, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Previous reports indicated that Paxton wasn't expected to require Tommy John surgery, though a strained flexor does often lead to such a procedure. How severe this specific strain is and how long the lefty is supposed to be out remain to be seen. Jonathan Loaisiga could move into the rotation in Paxton's absence.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to need surgery Paxton (forearm) is not expected to undergo surgery after getting good news from an MRI on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Paxton has struggled this season, posting a 6.64 ERA through his first five starts while experiencing a drop in velocity. He experienced discomfort in his forearm and elbow area during his previous outing Thursday against the Rays, but the Yankees believe the issue to be a muscular one and not something which would require Tommy John surgery.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Padres hit slams in 4 straight, Mets get virus
The San Diego Padres have hit grand slams in four straight games, the only team in big league history to accomplish the featAUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Paxton is the latest injury to the reeling Yankees James Paxton is the latest Yankees player to deal with an injury. The New York Yankees were cruising to start the 2020 season. The team jump...
AUGUST 20, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Zunino goes deep, Rays sweep Yanks for 1st in AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays completed their first sweep at Yankee Stadium in six years and took over first place in the AL East, getting a three-run homer from Mike Zunino in a 10-5 victory...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed for MRI Paxton will undergo an MRI after experiencing discomfort in his forearm/elbow, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact This is a worrisome development for Paxton, who reportedly didn't feel right during his outing against the Rays on Thursday, during which he allowed three runs on one hit and four walks while striking out eight batters across five innings. While the severity of the issue is not yet known, it's worth noting that forearm injuries can often be the precursor to a significant absence. Look for Paxton's status to be updated once his test results are known.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New York to host Tampa Bay Thursday
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York YankeesAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays beat Yankees again 4-2; Cole's streak intact after ND
Pinch-hitter Mike Brosseau singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the streaking Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees again, taking advantage of a costly erro...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paxton believes working on mechanics will improve velocity You’re going to want to keep an eye on the radar gun when James Paxton takes the mound for the Yankees in Thursday’s 1 p.m. series finale ag...
AUGUST 19, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Hangs on long enough for first win Paxton (1-1) earned the win against Boston on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two.
Impact Paxton was far from dominant as he needed 83 pitches to make it through five frames and yielded three runs. However, he kept New York in the game after falling behind 3-2 in the third inning and walked away with his first victory of the season. The left-hander has allowed exactly three earned runs in each of his four starts this season, though he lasted a combined four innings in his first two outings as opposed to the 11.1 combined frames he has pitched in his last two starts. Paxton will next face Tampa Bay at home Thursday.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LeMahieu hurt, but Frazier's 5 RBIs lift Yanks over Red Sox
Clint Frazier homered, drove in five and made a diving catch filling in for injured right fielder Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez went long in his third straight game, and the New York Y...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston at New York
The New York Yankees square off against the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole posts 20th straight regular-season win, Yanks top Bosox
Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to ever reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Bos...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why the Yankees can be optimistic about James Paxton While there is still reason for concern over the diminished fastball velocity, there was a lot to like about the lefty’s latest start
AUGUST 11, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM
Turns in promising start Paxton allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 11 across 6.1 innings Sunday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Paxton dominated the Rays for six shutout innings of work, but was undone when he was sent back out for the seventh frame. He allowed a leadoff double, followed by back-to-back home runs to spoil an otherwise excellent outing. Encouragingly, he also saw his velocity tick up slightly, regularly hitting over 92 mph with his fastball. After struggling mightily through his first two starts, Paxton will look to maintain his improved results Sunday against Boston.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Paxton wastes early success, Yanks fall to Rays on walk-off There were few positives for James Paxton to take from his first two starts of the 2020 season and the lefthander didn’t even pretend there...
AUGUST 9, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Fortunes shift in a flash for Paxton, Yanks The Yankees believed that James Paxton had the necessary weapons to dominate hitters, even with his velocity a few ticks lower following bac...
AUGUST 9, 2020 • MLB.COM
Paxton expected to start for New York against Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York YankeesAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows, Rays split with Yankees in 7-inning doubleheader
Gerrit Cole came within one strike of earning his 20th straight regular-season win before getting pulled as the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays split a pair of seven-inning gam...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Baseball Mailbag: Rising Prospects, James Paxton's Struggles and More Once again we asked for your fantasy baseball questions on the B/R app, and once again you responded with over 150 comments...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Concerned about velocity drop Paxton is worried about his drop in velocity this season, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. "I'm concerned. I'm trying to do everything that I can to figure out what'...
Impact Paxton averaged 95.4 mph on his four-seam fastball in both 2018 and 2019, but his velocity has dropped drastically to 91.8 mph on the pitch so far this season. His cutter has experienced a similar decline (from 88.1 mph in 2019 to 84.9 mph in 2020), leading to a pair of poor starts in which Paxton has allowed a combined six earned runs on 12 hits over four innings. Whether the slow beginning to the campaign and significant dip in velocity are related to the southpaw's February back surgery is undetermined, but Paxton's spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy if he is unable to turn things around relatively soon.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
James Paxton on diminished velocity: "I’m concerned" The Yankees’ left-hander talks about his second poor outing in a row.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM
Serves up two homers in relief King completed 3.2 innings against Boston on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact For the second time this season, King came in to log multiple relief innings following a short start by James Paxton. King was better Sunday than in his first outing, but both hits he allowed left the yard, temporarily staking Boston to a lead after each long ball. Paxton's spot in the rotation looks to be secure despite his early-season struggles, but King would be among the candidates to step in if the former were to miss any turns.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Red-hot Judge powers streaking Yankees past Red Sox 9-7
Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in five runs, connecting for the fifth straight game and breaking an eighth-inning tie with a tape-measure shot that powered the New York Yankee...AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
