Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (lat, elbow) was pulled from his minor league rehab start on Thursday in the Florida Complex League after just two batters faced due to lat tightness, according to a source. It was Paxton's first appearance in a game since having Tommy John surgery last April, so it's not a great sign, although it's not related to his left elbow. The 33-year-old will most likely have to pause his rehab assignment, and he's not a realistic option to return to the Red Sox ...

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton (elbow) is scheduled to throw another simulated game on Friday. "He's in such a good spot now that it's not about the arm. It's about the pitch mix, the breaking ball, all that, said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "When those guys start talking about that, you know they're over the hump. It's good." The 33-year-old threw two innings during a simulated game last Wednesday. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April and has been limited to just 21 2/3 innings over ...

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton (elbow) threw two innings during a simulated game Wednesday. It was the first time the southpaw faced live hitters this year. He is expected to return in mid-August and will continue to build his arm up in upcoming rehab appearances. The 33-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in April and has been limited to just 21 2/3 innings over the last two years. The 33-year-old had his best season in 2019, posting a 15-6 record with a 3.82 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 186 ...

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) is turning a corner in his rehab from Tommy John surgery after he was delayed due to posterior left elbow soreness. "He threw up to 150 [feet], I think it was, two days ago," manager Alex Cora said on June 6. "He played catch today again. He's pushing to get on the mound so that's a good sign. Hopefully by the end of this week, he'll continue his progress and hop on the mound probably starting next week, which is huge for us too." The 33-year-old ...

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) threw two simulated innings in the bullpen in Fort Myers, Fla., on Thursday and was stretched out to 35 pitches. "He's in a good spot," said manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox continue to be encouraged with the progress that Paxton is making in his comeback from Tommy John surgery. The 33-year-old southpaw is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but Boston isn't going to rush the veteran hurler back. He had elbow reconstruction in April of last year and...

The Boston Red Sox are encouraged about the progress of starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Paxton is ahead of schedule and is already throwing short bullpen sessions. The 33-year-old left-hander had elbow reconstruction last April and isn't expected to be ready to go on a rehab assignment until sometime this summer, which is why the Red Sox placed him on the 60-day injured list to begin the season. Paxton made just one start last year for the Seattle ...

Starting pitcher James Paxton has agreed to a contract with the Boston Red Sox. The deal has a unique structure, as it will pay him $10 million dollars in 2022 and then contains a two-year option through 2024. The total value of the agreement could climb as high as $35 million dollars if Boston exercises that option. Paxton has endured two consecutive lost seasons, making only five starts in 2020 and only managing one inning in 2021 before needing Tommy John surgery. The southpaw has a career ...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) extended his throwing range on Monday, playing catch from 60 feet. He'd been throwing from shorter distances for two weeks prior to Monday. Paxton underwent Tommy John surgery in April and is in the midst of the long post-surgery recovery. If he continues to progress well, he could be ready for MLB action around midseason next year. The Mariners signed Paxton to a one-year deal this past offseason and he suffered his season-ending injury ...

Seattle Mariners pitcher Ljay Newsome entered in the fifth inning of Sunday's contest after starter Nick Margevicius was forced to leave with an injury. Newsome struck out one batter in two perfect innings and received credit for the win. It was the first of his career, and came in a game where the Mariners pitching staff combined to throw a six-man one-hitter. With James Paxton out for the year, and Margevicius's status in question, Newsome could possibly be moved into the rotation. He ...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Paxton managed to record only four outs in his season debut on April 6 before leaving with discomfort in his throwing arm, and now he is confirmed to be out for the year. This was largely a foregone conclusion since the days following the injury, but Paxton has been exploring other options. Unfortunately, this will end his season early for the second consecutive year, and Paxton can be dropped ...