MLB Rumors: Red Sox starter James Paxton’s injury doesn’t sound any alarms
The Boston Red Sox’s starting pitching woes are not getting any better. Pitcher James Paxton was yanked from Saturday’s game against the White Sox after four innings due to right knee soreness.
Paxton allowed one run and two hits and recorded three strikeouts; so far this season, he’s compiled a 3.19 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in eight total appearances with the Red Sox.
The 34-year-old told reporters that he doesn’t believe his injury setback will prohibit him from making his next start, causing Red Sox fans to breathe a small sigh of relief.
James Paxton said after the game that he thinks he’ll make his next start.
— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) June 24, 2023
Seemed to feel the same soreness against the Twins.
Massive news for the Red Sox. pic.twitter.com/3jWMD6Cuq8
Boston’s already depleted pitching rotation has seen Tanner Houck and Chris Sale land on the injured list, and as this rate, the Red Sox will be very desperate buyers at the trade deadline.
Paxton does have a somewhat troubling injury record, though the club and the player himself don’t seem too frazzled by today’s events.