Red Sox acquire Dodgers’ James Paxton in big trade

The Boston Red Sox traded for Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw James Paxton Friday to bolster their pitching depth, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

“The Boston Red Sox are acquiring left-hander James Paxton in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN. Done deal,” Passan tweeted. “Paxton, 35, will return to Boston, where he spent the 2023 season, after being DFA’d by the Dodgers. In 89.1 innings this season, he has a 4.43 ERA.”