Paxton is expected to begin paternity leave Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton's leave, along with Garrett Whitlock being removed from Sunday's game due to elbow tightness, leaves Boston's rotation for the coming week to be determined. Given the maximum three-game absence for paternity leaves, Paxton is expected to rejoin Boston's rotation at some point during the weekend series against Oakland.