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Tracking toward late-April return Paxton (hamstring) tentatively appears to be on track to return from the 15-day injured list in late April, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact One of three Red Sox starting pitchers who opened the season on the IL, Paxton is without a firm target date for his return, but Abraham notes that the veteran southpaw is behind both Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Brayan Bello (forearm) in his rehab program. Of the trio, Whitlock appears closest to a return, as he'll be pitching Friday for Triple-A Worcester in the first of what's expected to be two rehab starts for the affiliate before he likely comes off the IL as early as April 11. Meanwhile, Abraham notes that Bello is about a week behind Whitlock, while Paxton is about 7-to-10 days behind Bello. Paxton is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment of his own Monday but looks as though he'll need at least three starts to get fully stretched out.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on injured list Paxton was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Thursday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact Paxton has been pain-free for a while but will get a late start to the season. The veteran left-hander is slated to begin a rehab assignment Monday and is on track for a mid-April return.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Paxton (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Worcester or the rookie-level Florida Complex League club, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com re...

Impact The Red Sox would ideally have Paxton face higher-level competition at Triple-A as he builds back up from the right hamstring strain that will keep him on the injured list to begin the season, but colder weather in the Northeast could prompt the team to have him make his first rehab outing in Florida. Paxton threw two simulated innings Wednesday and was showcasing a fastball that sat around 94-to-96 miles per hour, so his arm appears to be in good condition after he didn't pitch in the majors in 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery and then a lat strain suffered last August in a rehab start. The veteran southpaw will likely need to build up to around five innings over the course of 2-to-3 starts in the minors before he's considered an option for the big-league rotation.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled to pitch on back fields Paxton (hamstring) will pitch two innings in a backfield game Wednesday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 34-year-old lefty made five starts in 2020, one in 2021 and none in 2022, with arm troubles (including Tommy John surgery) the primary culprit. He looked healthy at the start of camp but promptly strained his hamstring in his first spring start. He's working his way back again but won't be available for a few more weeks. Paxton's expected to ramp up one inning at a time, so he still likely has four or five outings to go before the Red Sox activate him. If that pattern holds, he won't be make his season debut until the second half of April at the earliest.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for live BP Paxton (hamstring) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact This represents a significant step forward for Paxton, who, as Abraham notes, essentially had to start all over again with his throwing program after suffering a hamstring strain earlier this month. Paxton will not be ready for Opening Day and the lefty may end up needing a minor-league start or two to prepare for his return. Tanner Houck is expected to fill a rotation spot in the meantime.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Paxton (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Paxton returned to the mound with a bullpen session Saturday and it's a good sign that he was ready for another one three days later. The left-hander will not be ready for Opening Day due to a right hamstring strain, but he's trending toward a return sometime in April if he continues to progress.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen coming soon Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that Paxton (hamstring) will throw another bullpen in the next three-to-four days, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

Impact Cora said that everything went well Saturday with Paxton's bullpen session, and it's a positive sign that he'll be back on the mound for another round shortly after. The left-hander is all but a lock to open the season on the injured list, but it does appear that Paxton will make starts for Boston in April as long as there's no setback.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws 25 pitches off mound Paxton (hamstring) threw 25 pitches off the mound Saturday in a bullpen session, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Paxton told Browne after the session that he felt good, and wasn't thinking about his hamstring at all. It's a positive sign for the southpaw, who has not been able to pitch this spring while recovering from a right hamstring strain. The next step for Paxton is to face live hitting, and then hopefully the 34-year-old will get a chance to pitch in a Grapefruit League game before the exhibition season ends. It's still very likely Paxton will open the season on the injured list.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Paxton (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact This is his first such session since he suffered a hamstring injury March 3. Paxton won't be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tests coming Friday Paxton will undergo testing on his injured hamstring Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact If he's cleared to return after Friday's exam, Paxton will begin throwing bullpen sessions. He's one of three possible rotation members expected to open the season on the injured list. Garrett Whitlock (hip) made his spring debut Wednesday and Brayan Bello (forearm) is expected to follow shortly.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does dry throwing from mound Paxton (hamstring) played long-toss and did some dry throwing from a mound Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact "Dry throwing," as in he went through his throwing motion but didn't actually throw a ball. Paxton is progressing slowly but surely from a right hamstring strain, but it's not clear when he might be ready to face hitters or pitch in a game. He is not expected to be ready at the start of the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No mound work yet Paxton (hamstring) played catch off flat ground Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Though Paxton wasn't able to resume mound last week like the Red Sox had initially planned, the veteran southpaw hasn't experienced any apparent setbacks in his recovery from a right hamstring strain and should be able to throw a bullpen session in the coming days. Paxton looks as though he's still roughly on pace to resume facing hitters before the end of spring training, but because he won't have enough time to get fully ramped up to handle a starter's workload, he's a virtual lock to open the season on the injured list.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aims for mound work this week Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Paxton (hamstring) hopes to resume throwing off a mound by the end of this week, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

Impact Paxton played catch Wednesday without issue and could be ready to test things out from a mound in a few days. The left-hander has been trending in the right direction since suffering a Grade 1 right hamstring strain last Friday, although he's not expected to be ready in time for Opening Day.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play catch Wednesday Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that Paxton (hamstring) could play catch on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of CHSI Sports Boston reports.

Impact He also said that the left-hander is moving well, and overall is trending in the right direction. "Obviously we're not rushing but if he's able to get on the mound by the end of the week we're in a better spot than what we thought a couple days ago," Cora said. Paxton is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but the 34-year-old could make se making starts for Boston by the middle of April.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does some throwing from knees Paxton (hamstring) did some throwing from his knees Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Paxton's Grade 1 right hamstring strain is keeping him from normal workouts, but he's doing his best to keep his arm in shape in the meantime. The left-hander is not expected to be ready in time for Opening Day. Paxton, of course, has had a terrible time staying healthy, having made just six major-league starts and one rehab start over the last three years due to injury.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox pitcher James Paxton has Grade 1 hamstring strain, likely won't be ready at start of season - The Boston Globe The Red Sox aren’t too concerned about Paxton’s latest setback.

MARCH 4, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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MARCH 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Unlikely for Opening Day Paxton has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be shut down from throwing, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw left his start Friday with discomfort. While Grade 1 is the least severe classification of strain, it will likely delay Paxton's start to the season. With Brayan Bello (forearm) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) also unlikely for Opening Day, the Red Sox may need to roll with Tanner Houck and/or Josh Winckowski in the starting rotation.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Paxton's strikeout | 03/03/2023 James Paxton strikes out one batter during his brief Spring Training start against the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

James Paxton leaves with injury | 03/03/2023 James Paxton leaves the game early with an apparent injury during the bottom of the 2nd inning

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Leaves start with hamstring issue Paxton is being evaluated for right hamstring discomfort, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Paxton made an early exit from his Grapefruit League debut Friday afternoon against the Twins after feeling a grab in his right hamstring. "We don't really know yet," he said afterward when questioned about the potential severity of the injury. The veteran southpaw continues to have awful luck on the health front, though at least this isn't an issue with his throwing arm.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lefty James Paxton leaves first spring start after tweaking hamstring; severity unknown Making his first start of the spring, Red Sox lefty James Paxton left the mound with trainers after tweaking his hamstring. He's hopeful it'...

MARCH 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Exits with leg injury Paxton left Friday's spring training game against Minnesota in the second inning with an apparent leg injury, source reports.

Impact The injury doesn't seem to be very serious, and he was likely removed from the game as a precaution. Paxton missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, the latest setback in an injury-plagued career, but Boston is still expecting the 34-year-old to be part of its Opening Day rotation.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Chris Sale, Corey Kluber, and James Paxton, the Red Sox have a trio of aging aces. How much can they still contribute? - The Boston Globe All three have been at the top of their craft, but all three are in their mid- to late 30s, when returning from extended layoffs is harder t...

MARCH 1, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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

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