James Paxton is nearing the end of a rehab assignment.
Paxton has had some struggles on the assignment as he has a 6.23 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 26/16 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings. Despite this, the Red Sox will have to activate Paxton soon. He had been placed on the injured list with a hamstring injury at the beginning of March.
Speaking with reporters on Sunday manager Alex Cora said there is a “good chance that James Paxton will start against the Cardinals next weekend.”
Alex Cora said “there was a good chance” James Paxton would start against the Cardinals next weekend.
Which means he will.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) May 7, 2023
It is unclear if the Red Sox will go with a six man rotation when Paxton returns of it someone is moved to the bullpen. There is a chance that Nick Pivetta could be the odd man out and move into the pen.
