The Los Angeles Dodgers have shockingly designated a veteran left-handed pitcher for assignment.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shocking decision by designating left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. The move became official Monday afternoon when the team added rookie River Ryan to its 40-man roster. Ryan is starting Monday night's game against the San Francisco Giants.More news: Star Pitcher at 'Top' of Dodgers Trade Deadline ListThe Dodgers needed to clear a spot on both the 40-man and active roster for Ryan, who had a 2.
Most likely, Paxton will get traded to a team short on starting pitching. By making his 18th start of the season Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, Paxton maxed out all the related incentives in his contract, worth $4 million total on top of his $7 million base salary.Paxton would be a solid addition to any team looking for starting pitching depth. He has a career 3.76 ERA across 174 starts, and has been solid this year in limiting runs despite his high walk rate.
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