James Paxton

The Red Sox have added some depth to their rotation, acquiring lefty James Paxton from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar, the teams announced Friday. Boston transferred right-hander Bryan Mata to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. WEEI’s Rob Bradford reported yesterday that the Red…

The Red Sox bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring veteran southpaw James Paxton from the Dodgers on Friday. Here's why it was a smart move for Craig Breslow and Co.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the deal is done. Paxton is going back to Boston, where he pitched in 2023, after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers earlier this week. He has a 4.43 ERA in 89 1/3 innings this year. The Dodgers will receive 17-year-old Moises Bolivar as part of the deal. Paxton figures to slot into the Red Sox rotation for the rest of the season.

In a pair of deals before the MLB trade deadline, the Phillies and Orioles swapped big leaguers, and the Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher James Paxton from the Dodgers.

Paxton was designated for assignment by the Dodgers earlier this week