MLB Free Agents List
MLB Free Agents ListOCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press
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
MLB Potential Free Agents List
MLB Potential Free Agents ListOCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press
Yamamoto knows innings matter for Dodgers rotation that often lists TBA as probable pitcher
Yoshinobu Yamamoto knows innings matter for a decimated Los Angeles Dodgers rotation going into his Game 4 start against the New York Mets in the NL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press
Red Sox LHP James Paxton to retire at end of season Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season.Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Retiring after season Paxton (calf) said Wednesday that he plans to retire after the end of the season, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Impact Paxton is currently on the 60-day injured list due to a tear in his right calf and won't be able to pitch again during the regular season, though he could be able to return for the postseason if the Red Sox are able to secure a wild-card spot. Either way, 2024 will mark the 35-year-old's final season in professional baseball, putting an end to his 11-year career. He'll finish with a career 3.77 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside 1,005 strikeouts through 951 innings.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to 60-day IL The Red Sox transferring Paxton (calf) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact The 35-year-old was placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 12 due to a partially torn left calf, and he won't be eligible to return before the end of the regular season. The Red Sox are currently 3.5 games back of the final wild-card spot in the American League, but there's an outside chance is available in mid-October should Boston make a playoff run.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Has partially torn calf Further testing revealed Paxton's right calf is partially torn and it's unclear whether or not he'll be able to return in 2024, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Paxton was initially diagnosed with a calf strain but the injury is more severe than anticipated. A timeline isn't available for Paxton's return and with roughly six weeks left in the regular season, it's not a guarantee he'll be back prior to the playoffs, or even pitch in 2024. Either way, one of Josh Winckowski and Cooper Criswell (COVID-19 injured list) figure to step in as the Red Sox's fifth starter.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox place LHP James Paxton (calf) on 15-day IL The Boston Red Sox placed left-hander James Paxton on the 15-day injured list because of a strained right calf, one of several roster moves...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Red Sox place James Paxton on IL with strained calf, suspend Jarren Duran and reinstate Brayan Bello
The Red Sox placed left-hander James Paxton on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right calf, a day after he limped off the field in the first inning following a quick...AUGUST 12, 2024 • Associated Press
Placed on IL with calf strain The Red Sox placed Paxton on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right calf strain, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paxton suffered the injury during Sunday's start against the Astros and had to be helped off the field. The severity of the strain has not yet been revealed, so it's difficult to say at this point how much time the lefty might miss, but he will be eligible to return on Aug. 27.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
James Paxton on his calf injury | 08/11/2024 James Paxton discusses his calf injury during his game against the Astros and his plan for recovery
AUGUST 11, 2024 • MLB.COM
Red Sox swept by Astros in a series finale overshadowed by injury to starter James Paxton - The Boston Globe Paxton, a deadline acquisition, was supposed to be the veteran who was finally healthy and could eat innings. Instead, the remainder of his...
AUGUST 11, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Alex Bregman hits 3-run HR, Yordan Alvarez follows with solo shot as Astros beat Red Sox 10-2
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer to key a five-run fifth inning, Yordan Alvarez followed with his third homer in two games and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 to...AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press
Red Sox starting LHP James Paxton (calf strain) exits in 1st inning Boston left-hander James Paxton strained his right calf after five pitches of his start Sunday against the visiting Houston Astros, the Red...
AUGUST 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dealing with calf strain Paxton was diagnosed with a right calf strain after exiting Sunday's start against the Astros, chChris Cotillo of MassLive.comris reports.
Impact Paxton suffered the injury during the opening frame of Sunday's contest, as he recorded two outs and allowed two hits on five pitches before departing. The severity of the strain isn't yet known, but the initial diagnosis is still an encouraging development given how difficult a time the 35-year-old had leaving the field after the injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready for his next turn through the rotation next weekend in Baltimore.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox pitcher James Paxton leaves start in the first inning with right calf injury - The Boston Globe Paxton threw just five pitches before exiting with a calf injury.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Red Sox LHP James Paxton forced to leave start vs. Astros with injury | Sporting News Boston's starter didn't even make it through an inning.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Red Sox lefty James Paxton leaves in 1st inning with calf strain after covering 1st base
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton limped off the field after injuring his right lower leg while making a quick move to cover first on a grounder in the opening inning Sunday...AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press
James Paxton exits the game with an apparent injury | 08/11/2024 James Paxton goes down with an apparent leg injury while trying to cover first base in the top of the 1st inning
AUGUST 11, 2024 • MLB.COM
Departs with injury Sunday Paxton was removed from Sunday's start against the Astros during the first inning due to a right leg injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The left-hander allowed two hits and recorded two outs before suffering the injury, and he could barely put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field. The specifics of the situation are unclear, and Paxton's status should be updated by the team in the near future.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take win streak into matchup with the Red Sox
The Houston Astros seek to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press
Solid in victory Monday Paxton (9-3) earned the win over Kansas City on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings.
Impact This was Paxton's second start since returning to Boston in a trade with the Dodgers in late July. The veteran left-hander struggled in his first outing with the Red Sox, but he was much better Monday, limiting the Royals to a pair of runs. Paxton departed after six frames with his first quality start since June 17 against Colorado. He has a shiny 9-3 record on the campaign, but his 4.42 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 69:49 K:BB over 93.2 innings aren't good indicators of sustained success.
AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
James Paxton's strong start, Boston's 18 hits lifts Red Sox over Royals 9-5
James Paxton pitched six solid innings, Masataka Yoshida tied his career high with four of Boston’s 18 hits and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday nightAUGUST 6, 2024 • Associated Press
Royals take on the Red Sox in first of 3-game series
The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on MondayAUGUST 5, 2024 • Associated Press
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
