The Red Sox might have avoided another blow to their starting rotation on Saturday.
James Paxton was removed from his start in Saturday’s loss against the White Sox, pitching four innings as he only threw 63 pitches. As many wondered what was up with the lefty following the game, Paxton and the team explained that it was more of a precautionary removal as he was later diagnosed with right knee soreness.
“I just couldn’t quite brace my front side,” Paxton told reporters. “I was having a little bit of a hard time getting to the front of my breaking balls.