Paxton's walk issues led to traffic on the bases, but his ability to limit damage and pitch well in tough situations impressed Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts.
Roberts praised Paxton's maturity on the mound, noting his improvement in controlling walks in his recent starts and the ability to weather base runners.
In his last two starts in May, Paxton showed improvement with fewer walks, fewer runs allowed, and demonstrated the potential to contribute effectively to the Dodgers' rotation.
To maximize his impact, Paxton needs to work on getting his strikeout rate back on track and provide more than expected, given his previous career performance.
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