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Dodgers Bolster Starting Rotation With Addition of James Paxton, per Report James Paxton is headed to Los Angeles in what is another significant addition for the Dodgers.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Fortify Rotation, Add Veteran Left-Handed Pitcher James Paxton: Report Another huge move for L.A.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers close to adding LHP James Paxton Los Angeles, undone by a depleted rotation last October, has acted aggressively to rectify those concerns thus far this winter.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers working on 1-year contract with southpaw Paxton (source) The Dodgers are closing in on an agreement on a contract with free-agent left-hander James Paxton, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on...

JANUARY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Despite a disappointing end, this was a very encouraging season for Red Sox lefty James Paxton - The Boston Globe Knee issues cut his season short, but four productive months proved to Paxton that he can still pitch at a high level.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox shut down lefthander James Paxton for rest of season because of knee problem - The Boston Globe “I don’t think it makes sense to push him,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox place pitcher James Paxton on IL with knee inflammation, ending his season

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, a move that manager Alex Cora says will ends his season

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Goes on IL with knee issue Boston placed Paxton on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Paxton was supposed to start on extra rest Tuesday against the Yankees, but the Red Sox will now have to pivot. The veteran left-hander had been lit up for 17 runs -- 16 earned -- over his last three outings covering just 9.2 innings and might struggle to make it back to the active roster before the end of the 2023 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox manager Alex Cora pushes James Paxton's next start back to Tuesday. 'We're just giving him a breather.' - The Boston Globe Paxton’s performance and stuff has faded in the second half of the season. He has posted a 6.98 ERA over his past nine starts compared to a...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

James Paxton (6.98 ERA in 2nd half) skipped in Red Sox's starting rotation Wednesday was supposed to be lefty James Paxton's turn to start, but the Red Sox opted to go with Nick Pivetta instead. Now, the struggling...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Next start pushed to Tuesday Paxton will receive extended rest before rejoining Boston's rotation Tuesday against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander last pitched Sept. 1 in Kansas City and has given up 16 earned runs over his past three starts, so Boston will skip his turn through the rotation this week in order to provide him some extra rest. The poor stretch has inflated Paxton's season numbers to a 4.50 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 96 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It feels like the last few, I just haven't quite had it': James Paxton takes ownership of rough start against the Royals James Paxton gave up six runs on Friday night and lasted less than two innings against the Royals. Read more on Boston.com.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Chased in second inning Paxton (7-5) yielded six runs on five hits and two walks over 1.1 innings while taking a loss against the Royals on Friday.

Impact Paxton gave up a pair of solo home runs in the first inning before the Royals charged him with four more in the second. He's thrown just 9.2 total innings while allowing 16 earned runs over his last three starts. His season ERA has jumped from 3.34 to 4.50 during that span. Paxton is currently projected to start in Tampa Bay next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Wrap: James Paxton's Struggles Continue In Loss To Royals James Paxton struggled yet again as the Kansas City Royals dismantled the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • NESN.COM

Red Sox turn to James Paxton vs. Royals The Kansas City Royals host the Boston Red Sox on Friday night to begin a three-game series between two teams hoping for a strong finish to...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Another short outing Paxton did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and five walks over 4.1 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran lefty allowed individual runs in the first and fourth innings before a Max Muncy two-run homer chased Paxton from the game with one out in the fifth. This marks back-to-back starts in which he has failed to complete five innings, causing his second-half ERA to rise to 5.82 alongside a 1.66 WHIP across 38.2 innings since the All-Star break. Paxton is currently projected to make a road start against the Royals next week.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Paxton strikes out four | 08/26/2023 James Paxton strikes out four and allows four hits in 4 1/3 innings of work

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Taxed rotation issues highlighted in loss with reinforcement on way HOUSTON -- When James Paxton took the mound on Monday night, the veteran left-hander just didn’t seem as sharp as usual. The start was just...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Breaking down James Paxton's pitches | 08/21/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind James Paxton's pitches

AUGUST 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

James Paxton's four strikeouts | 08/21/2023 James Paxton collects four strikeouts through four innings of work during his start against the Astros

AUGUST 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Stumbles in loss Paxton (7-4) yielded seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and three walks over four innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against Houston.

Impact Paxton gave up four runs through two innings and then served up a three-run homer in the fourth. It was a rare misstep for him this season; he'd allowed seven runs over his last four starts combined. Paxton saw his ERA climb to 3.79 with a 97:26 K:BB through 17 outings. His next start is projected to be at home against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for quality start Wednesday Paxton came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.

Impact Both runs the veteran lefty allowed came on solo shots, and Paxton exited the game in line for his fourth loss of the year until Boston tied the game in the top of the eighth inning. The quality start was his first in August and eighth in 16 outings. Paxton sports a 3.34 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 93:23 K:BB through 86.1 innings on the season, and his next trip to the mound is likely to come early next week in Houston.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Paxton's outing against the Nationals | 08/16/2023 The data behind James Paxton's outing

AUGUST 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

James Paxton's three strikeouts | 08/16/2023 James Paxton strikes out three batters in a solid six-inning start against the Nationals

AUGUST 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

James Paxton joins the booth | 08/11/2023 James Paxton discusses his season, his recent start and Chris Sale's effectiveness in his return from the injured list

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

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Red Sox place pitcher James Paxton on IL with knee inflammation, ending his season