Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Sources: Dodgers pitcher James Paxton DFA'd

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Monday, 22 July 2024 14:29

James Paxton, a veteran starting pitcher who has brought stability to a needy Los Angeles Dodgers rotation this season, was designated for assignment Monday, sources told ESPN.

It's a rather surprising move for the Dodgers, who have a long list of starting pitchers on the injured list and have relied on Paxton to lead an inexperienced rotation. But the Dodgers will activate Tyler Glasnow on Wednesday and Clayton Kershaw on Thursday. Walker Buehler (on the injured list because of hip inflammation but mostly working through mechanical issues) and Bobby Miller (also trying to iron out his mechanics in the minor leagues) are not considered far behind.

Paxton's departure from the 40-man roster, which is currently full, creates room for River Ryan, who is expected to start Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants, a source familiar with the team's thinking said. The Dodgers will have to clear another 40-man spot for Kershaw to start Thursday's game.

Paxton, 35, signed a one-year, $7 million contract over the offseason and has been everything the Dodgers could have hoped for. After limiting the Boston Red Sox to three runs in five-plus innings Sunday, Paxton improved to 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 89 innings in 2024. He has been one of just two Dodgers -- along with Gavin Stone -- to not miss a turn through the rotation.

Paxton's underlying metrics are not favorable; he has walked a National League-leading 48 batters while striking out just 64, and he ranks within the bottom 20% of the sport in expected ERA, chase percentage and hard-hit rate, among other metrics. But given the overall need for starting pitching throughout the league and the short list of teams expected to trade away players before the July 30 trade deadline, the expectation is that the Dodgers will be able to find a trade partner for Paxton in the coming days. They'll have 10 days to do so after which Paxton would be released.

The move was first reported by FanSided.

Read 91 times

Soccer

Rodman, Spirit beat Bay FC, reach NWSL semis

Rodman, Spirit beat Bay FC, reach NWSL semis

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTrinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washing...

Up is down in the Premier League as Man City struggle and Man United look good

Up is down in the Premier League as Man City struggle and Man United look good

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIf you thought the recent surprises in the Premier League were just...

Maresca: Chelsea on brink of beating title rivals

Maresca: Chelsea on brink of beating title rivals

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEnzo Maresca is adamant Chelsea are on the verge of knocking over o...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Celtics' Brown returning after four games out

Celtics' Brown returning after four games out

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is available to play...

Bronny makes G League debut; 'excited' to play

Bronny makes G League debut; 'excited' to play

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Ever since Bronny James was selected No. 55 b...

Baseball

Reds honor Rose with stadium visitation for fans

Reds honor Rose with stadium visitation for fans

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCINCINNATI -- Thousands of fans streamed into Great American Ball P...

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they will begin the proc...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated