The Red Sox recently committed to being buyers and this marks their first addition.
Boston re-acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Dodgers, who was a surprise pick by Los Angeles, ahead of a crucial three-game series against the Yankees. According to ESPN:.
Paxton signed with the Dodgers this offseason after spending the past two seasons with the Red Sox, albeit only for the 2023 season.
The veteran left-hander has an 8-2 record with a 4.43 ERA this year, but those numbers don’t tell the whole story.
He has struggled to strike out batters this season, allowing just 1.455 walks and hits per inning pitched.
He will join a Red Sox team heading into a home series against the Yankees, one game behind the Royals for the third and final wild card spot, 4.5 games behind the Yankees and 6.5 games behind the Orioles in the AL East.
