Former Seattle Mariners starter and 12-year veteran announced his retirement on the Baseball is Boring podcast on Wednesday.
Twelve-year veteran and seven-year Mariners pitcher James Paxton announced his retirement on the Baseball is Dead podcast on Wednesday. His retirement was first reported by Rob Bradford, one of the hosts of the Baseball is Dead Podcast and Boston Red Sox analyst for the WEEI 93.7 FM radio station in Boston, on "X."Paxton has played with Seattle, the New York Yankees, Boston and the Los Angeles Dodgers over his 12 years in the big leagues.
Paxton made his debut for Seattle in 2013. He was drafted by the team in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. Nicknamed "The Big Maple" due to his 6-foot-4, 212-pound frame and Canadian nationality, Paxton had a 41-26 record in 103 total games with Seattle. He had a 3.42 ERA during his seven years with the Mariners and 619 strikeouts in 583.2 innings pitched.Paxton was acquired by Boston in a trade with Los Angeles on July 26. He made three starts with the Red Sox before he was placed on the injured list on Aug. 12 with a right calf strain. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 23.
Paxton doesn't have any Cy Young awards or All-Star selections, but he was as solid a veteran pitcher as there was and had a lot of good seasons with Seattle.Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley tied a career-high in single season home runs with his 19th of the year on Tuesday.The Seattle Mariners American League West rivals the Los Angeles Angels placed strong-armed reliever Ben Joyce on the injured list on Tuesday as critical games loom.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo will be out for at least two weeks with a grade-two hamstring strain, per Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander.
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