Dodgers Rework James Paxton's Contract Over Health Concerns

Guarantee reduced from $11 million to $7 million, with potential value up to $13 million through performance and roster bonuses.

James Paxton's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been restructured due to an unspecified health issue, reducing the guarantee from $11 million to $7 million.
The reworked contract still has a maximum potential value of up to $13 million with performance and roster bonuses.
Paxton's new deal includes a $2 million bonus if he is on the Dodgers’ active roster either for their opening series in Seoul, Korea, on March 20 or for their domestic home opener on March 28 against the Cardinals.
Paxton can still earn a $1 million bonus if he’s on the active roster by April 15, and an additional $1 million if he makes 20 starts.
Paxton, who had a bounce-back season in 2023 with the Boston Red Sox after injuries limited his play in previous years, is expected to be a key part of the Dodgers' rotation in 2024.