HOUSTON — James Paxton really needs to get to work. The Yankees will see early how Paxton deals with adversity.
The lefty who came over in a trade from the Mariners in a deal that cost highly touted prospect Justus Sheffield was hammered Wednesday night in his first Yankees start against a contending team.
He could not get an out in the fifth inning and left after giving up his second home run to Jose Altuve and a single to Michael Brantley as the Astros topped the Yankees, 8-6, to sweep the three-game series at Minute Maid Park.