Dodgers Sign Former Red Sox Starter James Paxton to One-Year Contract
Paxton's Addition Bolsters Dodgers' Rotation Amid Offseason Spending Spree
- James Paxton, a former Red Sox starter, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth up to $12M.
- Paxton's signing comes as part of the Dodgers' offseason spending spree, which includes the addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani.
- Paxton, who has a career ERA of 3.69, is expected to slot into the fourth or fifth spot in the Dodgers' rotation.
- Despite battling injuries in recent years, Paxton had a productive 2023 season with a 4.50 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 19 games.
- Paxton's addition to the Dodgers' rotation adds depth and experience, which could be crucial in their championship aspirations.