Paxton, however, had a high walk rate and low strikeout rate, and wasn't going to factor into the Dodgers' postseason plans. So, rather than keeping him as an innings-eater, the Dodgers decided to designate him for assignment and open up a roster spot for right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan.
According to sources, there is a strong likelihood the Red Sox get in the mix for James Paxton, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers Monday. But there will be competition for Paxton's services considering he represents a piece of the puzzle more than a few contending teams are thirsty for - an inning-eating veteran starter who can help a club get to the finish line.
This is great news for the Dodgers, who would love to get something in return for Paxton following the DFA. The Red Sox would make a lot of sense as Paxton made 19 starts with Boston in 2023, sporting a 4.50 ERA across 96 innings.
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