New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) is reportedly set to start throwing in the next seven to 10 days. Manager Aaron Boone was optimistic when discussing Paxtons status, but Paxtons best-case scenario still has the pitcher sidelined until May. Fantasy owners should be wary of relying on Paxton to pitch as soon as possible, though, as Yankees pitchers have suffered numerous setbacks over the past few seasons. Still, the news that Paxton remains on schedule and is set to throw ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) said that he was told he can resume throwing in four to six weeks, and the Yankees think the left-hander could return in May or June. Paxton said he thinks that a May return is possible. Fantasy owners would be wise not to get their hopes up if Paxton doesn't return before June. The 31-year-old was 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while striking out 186 and walking 55 in 29 starts (150 2/3 innings) in his first year in New York in 2019. ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton(back) may return from surgery earlier than originally anticipated, with a hopeful return date in the first third of the season. If he does come back early, Paxton will have a chance to push his value back up as he enters a walk year, but his early return could be bad news for back-end Yankee starters, including J.A. Happ, Jordan Montgomeryand Deivi Garcia. Fantasy owners shouldnt let this news affect Paxtons value too much, as there is still ...

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that the team's No. 5 rotation spot will be decided between pitchers Jordan Montgomery, Michael King, Jonathan Loaisiga, Luis Cessa and Deivi Garcia, calling it an "open competition." This comes with the news that James Paxton (back) will miss three to four months after undergoing surgery. Montgomery missed most of last season after having Tommy John surgery. He could be the most attractive in fantasy if he wins a spot by proving his health, ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy with the removal of a peridiscal cyst on Wednesday and will be out roughly three to four months. It's a severe blow to New York's rotation and Paxton's fantasy value in 2020. The Bombers rotation consists of Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino, Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ, with possibly Jordan Montgomery stepping into the No. 5 spot. Paxton, 31, went 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while striking ...

It wasnt an efficient year for James Paxton in his debut season wearing pinstripes, but he managed to produce respectable numbers nonetheless. He posted a 15-6 record with a 3.82 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 186 strikeouts in 150.2 IP after missing nearly a month of action with a knee injury. Paxton still managed to set a career-high with 29 starts, but averaged just over five innings per outing which was a lifetime low. The southpaw has yet to throw more than 161 innings in any major league season, but...

New York Yankees starter James Paxton twirled six innings of one-run baseball as the Yankees closed the gap in the ALCS with a 4-1 win over the Astros. After making it only 2 1/3 innings earlier in the series, Paxton had his best stuff in this crucial Game 5. 'Big Maple' scattered four hits and racked up nine strikeouts in a game that he threw 1112 pitches. Paxton may be done for the series but the Yankees are alive, for now, as the series moves to Houston for Game 6.

New York Yankees starter James Paxton will take the mound in Game 5 in hopes of keeping the Yankees alive for one more game in the ALCS. Paxton lasted only 2 1/3 innings on October 13 against the Astros, getting pulled after allowing one run, walking two and surrendering four hits. Much has been made about the big left-hander possibly tipping pitches in his last start and will need to pitch deeper into the game. Paxton posted a 3.35 ERA at home in the regular season but will have a tough task ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton allowed three runs across 4 2/3 innings pitched in Game 1 against the Twins. Paxton struck out eight, allowed five hits, and only walked one while taking a no-decision in his postseason debut. Paxton pitched better than his final line would indicate, but was plagued by a short home run and lost a ten-pitch battle with Jorge Polanco to plate the run that would knock Paxton out of the game. Paxton would be in line to pitch Game 5 if needed, but he ...

The New York Yankees have set their starting rotation for the American League Division Series against the Twins. James Paxton will go in Game 1 on Friday, followed by Masahiro Tanaka in Game 2 and Luis Severino in Game 3. Paxton, a left-hander, went 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 186 strikeouts in 150 2/3 innings over his 29 starts this year. In one start against the Twins this year, Paxton tossed three innings and allowed an unearned run while walking three and striking out one. ...