Ladner’s James Paxton is joining the Boston Red Sox. Deal is pending a physical. #RedSox #MLB
Paxton underwent his second Tommy John surgery in 2021, and he has a long road to recovery ahead of him. When he is ready to pitch in 2022, he’ll be doing it in a Red Sox uniform. Paxton reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10M bet with the Red Sox with club options in 2023 and 2024. That could bring the contract as high as $35M.
Paxton has previously been one of the most talented starters in baseball, but health has been a significant concern.