Red Sox Bolster Rotation by Reacquiring James Paxton from Dodgers

Boston trades minor league infielder Moises Bolivar to Los Angeles as they aim for a playoff push.

Paxton, 35, returns to the Red Sox after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers.
He has posted a 4.43 ERA over 18 starts this season but has seen a drop in velocity and strikeout rate.
The Red Sox need depth in their rotation due to injuries and high workloads among current starters.
Paxton's affordable contract makes him a low-risk addition for Boston.
The Dodgers receive 17-year-old prospect Moises Bolivar in the exchange.