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Dodgers Nearing Deal with Left-Handed Pitcher James Paxton

The one-year contract, estimated around $12 million, adds to the Dodgers' active offseason and could push them to the top of the payroll leaderboard.

Overview

  • Veteran left-handed pitcher James Paxton is nearing a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a one-year contract in the $12-million range being discussed.
  • Paxton's 2023 season with the Boston Red Sox ended early due to right knee inflammation, but he made 19 starts and posted a 4.50 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 96 innings.
  • The Dodgers have been active this offseason, signing top-tier free agent Yoshinobu Yamamoto, trading for Tyler Glasnow, and signing two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
  • Paxton's deal would likely move the Dodgers ahead of the Mets to the top of the payroll leaderboard for Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) purposes.
  • The Dodgers' rotation for the 2024 season is expected to be formidable, even without Ohtani, who is not expected to be able to pitch in 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery.