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Mon Mar 415:27James Paxton Tweaks His Cutter
With a suggestion from the team, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander James Paxton has modified his cutter this offseason to more of a bullet slider, which is a harder, tighter slider than the traditional slower sweeper. "It helps [Paxton] keep the ball down and underneath the swing of a right-handed hitter and down and away from a left-handed hitter," assistant pitching coach Connor McGuinness said. The oft-injured veteran southpaw will have extra rest to open the year as the Dodgers go with a six-man starting rotation, and he said his "body feels really good" in spring training. The 35-year-old made just six starts from 2020-22 but managed to make 19 starts in 2023. When healthy, Paxton's strikeout upside makes him worth considering as rotation depth in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Los Angeles TimesRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 1112:05James Paxton "Has No Doubt" He'll Be Ready
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander James Paxton said he "has no doubt" that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day. The Dodgers and Paxton tweaked his one-year deal to be incentive-laden after issues came up during his physical due to ongoing knee injuries and his Tommy John history. However, the veteran southpaw thinks he'll be ready to roll to begin the regular season. How long the 35-year-old Canadian will stay healthy is the question. After making just six starts from 2020-22, Paxton somehow managed to make 19 starts for the Boston Red Sox in 2023 and had a 4.50 ERA (4.68 FIP), 1.31 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 96 innings. Paxton will be pitching for one of the best teams in baseball and will have a guaranteed rotation spot, but he's one of the most injury-prone players, let alone pitchers, in the game.
Source: MLB.com - Juan ToribioRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 3121:33Dodgers Rework James Paxton's Deal Over Health Issue
The Los Angeles Dodgers lowered the guarantee in their agreement with left-hander James Paxton due to an unspecified health concern, according to sources. The one-year deal that was announced on Monday still has a maximum potential value of up to $13 million with performance and roster bonuses, but the Dodgers and Paxton's agent, Scott Boras, agreed to reduce the total guarantee from the originally reported $11 million to $7 million. The adjustment also doesn't change the Dodgers' luxury tax standing. The 35-year-old southpaw had a bounce-back season in 2023 with the Red Sox after pitching only 21 2/3 innings the previous three seasons and he still has strikeout upside when healthy, but his extensive injury history makes him only a late-round flier in fantasy for starting-pitching depth.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya and Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2320:31James Paxton Finalizes One-Year Deal With Dodgers
Free-agent left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers officially agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal on Tuesday that includes a $1 million Opening Day roster bonus and another $1 million in performance-based incentives. The oft-injured 35-year-old Canadian hurler went 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA (4.68 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 33 walks and 101 strikeouts in 2023 for the Boston Red Sox in 19 starts, his first year pitching in the big leagues since 2021. He was sharp in the first half before posting an ERA near 7.00 in the second half while dealing with a knee injury. Paxton should be healthy in spring training and will have more fantasy upside with the move to LA if he makes the team's starting rotation, but he's also a huge health risk, having thrown only 117 2/3 innings since 2020.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2300:09Dodgers, James Paxton Reportedly Working On One-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly working on a one-year deal worth around $12 million with free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton, per MLB.com's Theo DeRosa. The 35-year-old lefty would add some depth to a rotation that has undergone major changes this offseason. Paxton was able to make 19 starts last season with the Red Sox, going 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 24.6% strikeout rate. Injuries have been the biggest preventative of Paxton returning to fantasy relevancy. Therefore, while the Dodgers would be a great landing spot for him, fantasy managers should be wary of trusting him in the early going.
Source: Theo DeRosa - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 1412:19James Paxton Drawing Interest From Baltimore
Free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton is drawing interest from the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The veteran southpaw started 19 games for the Red Sox last season, putting up a solid 7-5 record to go along with a 4.50 ERA, 1.313 WHIP, and 101:33 K/BB over 96 innings. The 19 turns in the rotation were his most since 2019, so it was nice to see the oft-injured pitcher show some durability. He could be a nice, affordable one-year option for any team looking to bolster their starting rotation.
Source: Jon Heyman of The New York PostRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 27 202300:38Red Sox Have Had "Consistent Communication" With James Paxton
The Boston Red Sox have had "consistent communication" with free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton, per MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. While a reunion with the veteran lefty is possible, it is not currently a certainty. The 35-year-old made 19 starts with the Red Sox in 2023, going 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and a 24.6% strikeout rate. Paxton was once a higher-end fantasy rotation piece, but injuries have derailed things for him and he has not produced an ERA lower than 4.00 since 2019. However, the Red Sox need starting support, so it may make sense to bring Paxton back. At this point in his career, Paxton is not a reliable fantasy option and could at best be thought of as a late-round flyer or a scout-team option in deeper leagues for now.
Source: Chris Cotillo - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202318:24James Paxton To Have Start Pushed Back
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton will receive extended rest before making his next start on Tuesday versus the New York Yankees. The left-hander has allowed 16 runs over his last three starts. That being said, the team will skip his turn in the rotation to allow Paxton to have more rest. The 34-year-old holds a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 101/33 K/BB ratio through 19 starts this season. He does carry some fantasy value, assuming he's able to get back on track.
Source: Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202314:35James Paxton In Search Of Bounce-Back Effort Thursday
Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton will look to bounce back Thursday night when he takes the ball at home versus the Kansas City Royals. The veteran left-hander was touched up for three homers and four earned runs across five innings his last time out against the Blue Jays, the second time in his last four starts in which he's surrendered at least four earned runs. Otherwise, it's been a nice season for the 34-year-old who owns a 3.60 ERA across 14 starts. Additionally, Paxton sports a 3.72 SIERA and 20.1% K-BB%, both of which suggest he has indeed pitched quite well this season. He has a nice opportunity to bounce back against a Royals offense that is tied for 24th with a .303 wOBA versus left-handed pitching this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202316:31James Paxton To Return On Saturday
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton will return from the paternity list to start on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Paxton's final start of the first half of the season before next week's All-Star break, and he'll be a must-start against one of the worst hitting teams in baseball. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw got a late start to the 2023 season due to injury and has had trouble staying on the field in his career, but he's been outstanding so far in nine starts for Boston this year. Paxton has gone 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA (3.25 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 13 walks and 61 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched over nine starts. He's allowed more than three earned runs in a start just once this year, and it came back in his third start of the year on May 24.
Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle StarrRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 1 202313:58James Paxton Will Be Placed On The Paternity List On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton will be placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday, per beat writer Pete Abraham. This obviously means that Paxton will have his next and final start before the All-Star break pushed back. He'll face the Oakland A's as opposed to Texas Rangers, which is extremely beneficial for fantasy purposes. The 34-year-old southpaw has been a revelation this season, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 61:13 K/BB ratio over 50 innings (nine starts).
Source: Pete Abraham of The Boston GlobeRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 27 202316:31Red Sox, James Paxton Confident He'll Start Friday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander James Paxton (knee), who left his last start on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox early due to right-knee soreness, is "feeling well" after getting treatment. "Everything is lined up for him to start on Friday [against the Blue Jays]," Cora said. "We'll see how he keeps reacting to the treatment. But that's where we're at right now." The 34-year-old southpaw was beginning to feel it in his knee in his previous start on June 19 against the Minnesota Twins, but he's feeling better now and should be good to go later this week against Toronto. Paxton got a late start to the 2023 season due to injury, but the veteran Canadian has been solid with a 3.19 ERA (3.41 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, 11 walks and 54 K's in 42 1/3 innings over his eight starts so far.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202322:09James Paxton Believes He'll Make Next Start
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (knee) believes he'll be able to make his next scheduled start next Thursday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 34-year-old was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to right knee soreness. Paxton has been terrific this season, posting a 3.19 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 54:11 K: BB across 42 1/3 innings in 2023. The veteran has dealt with various injuries throughout his career and has been limited to 39 2/3 innings over the last two seasons. Paxton is considered day-to-day, and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation before setting their lineups for Week 14.
Source: Christopher SmithRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202318:28James Paxton Pulled Early On Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander was pulled out of the game after four innings due to right knee soreness. Before that, the southpaw allowed one run on two hits while striking out three batters. The oft-injured pitcher is expected to undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers will have to sit tight as the Red Sox should probably give an update on his status after the testing is done.
Source: Christopher SmithRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 1 202302:01James Paxton Maintaining Uptick In Velocity
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton hurled five innings on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. He fanned eight hitters and permitted just one run for a no-decision as the BoSox lost 5-4. Since returning from a two-year hiatus due to Tommy John surgery, the 34-year-old appears rather spry in 2023. Paxton has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his four starts to start his season. The former ace's average fastball velocity is encouragingly up to 96 miles per hour after being down to 92 mph in 2020. That certainly bodes well for Paxton's rest-of-season fantasy prospects. The southpaw should be an appetizing streamer against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Tue May 9 202318:24James Paxton To Pitch On Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) is set to make his season debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The left-hander has been sidelined for the first six weeks of the season due to a left hamstring strain. He missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Before that, Paxton was a reliable option on the mound, but it's uncertain what he has left in the tank. He could be worth a look in deep leagues or AL-only formats, but he needs to stay healthy.
Source: Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Sun May 7 202300:20James Paxton To Join Team On Tuesday
According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will join the team in Atlanta on Tuesday. Although he won't pitch immediately, his return to the rotation will likely occur soon after. The lefty has progressed to Triple-A Worcester for rehab work after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in spring training. Unfortunately, injuries have been a theme for the 34-year-old, so he needs to stay healthy to have a chance of being a reliable fantasy asset.
Source: Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Sat May 6 202310:04James Paxton Throws Five Innings In Rehab Start
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) made a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and allowed two runs on two hits while walking five and striking out four in five innings of work. It wasn't the sharpest outing, but it could be Paxton's final rehab appearance before making his 2023 debut for the Red Sox in the big leagues. Through five appearances (four starts) for Worcester during his rehab, the 34-year-old southpaw allowed 14 runs (13 earned) on 16 hits (two homers) while walking 11 and striking out 22 in 16 2/3 innings. Paxton has always had decent strikeout upside in his left arm, but injuries have really made him an unreliable fantasy asset in recent seasons. Let's see if he can stay healthy for the remainder of 2023.
Source: Milb.comRotoBaller.com
Mon May 1 202316:58James Paxton To Make Another Rehab Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A Worcester. There was some hope that Paxton would jump back to the MLB with Garrett Whitlock (elbow) landing on the injured list. Despite that, Paxton is set to make another rehab start before hopefully join the team. The left-hander looked sharp during his minor league outing on Sunday. It doesn't sound like fantasy managers will have to wait much longer before Paxton is ready to pitch in the Red Sox rotation.
Source: Mac CerulloRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 14 202317:15James Paxton To Make At Least Two More Rehab Starts
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) is making a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and will have at least one more minor-league rehab start after that. The 34-year-old southpaw was injured in his first spring training start and was forced to open the 2023 season on the injured list. He's made only six starts in the big leagues since 2020 due to injuries, and he gave up two hits and no runs while walking two and striking out three in three innings in his first rehab start for Worcester. If he can avoid setbacks in his next two rehab starts, Paxton could make his season debut for Boston before the calendar flips to May. Given his recent injury history, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Paxton.
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex SpeierRotoBaller.com
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