The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to signing 35-year-old pitcher James Paxton to a one-year contract worth about $11 million, with the potential to reach $13 million through incentives. Paxton, who had a 4.50 ERA last season and allowed 18 homers in 96 innings pitched, would bolster the Dodgers' rotation, which includes Yamamoto, Glasnow, Buehler, and Miller. The Dodgers' off-season spending has now exceeded $1 billion, and Paxton's deal could position them above the Mets in the competitive balance tax payroll rankings.
#FTLive reacts to "Big Maple" James Paxton signing with the @Dodgers 🍁 ▶️ https://t.co/tUhxJWt4Jg https://t.co/Zx1Ru5pL4v
"There are a number of questions in that rotation if you really break it down" @Ken_Rosenthal dishes on the @Dodgers rotation, which gains a lefty with the addition of James Paxton ▶️ https://t.co/tUhxJWt4Jg https://t.co/qNC2Wxms7m
ICYMI last night, #Dodgers appear to be on the verge of their next rotation addition: https://t.co/ZG3hqrp3pV https://t.co/wNmhclH2id
I think I'm a little surprised at "but he's hurt a lot" reaction to the Dodgers signing Paxton It's one year and $12M, if he wasn't hurt a lot, it wouldn't be one year and $12M
If anyone tries to tell you MLB is ‘dying’: James Paxton is 35 years old; it’s been five years since he threw 100 innings in any season; he had a 4.50 ERA last season, allowing 18 homers in 96 IP. And he got a $12m base salary from the LAD, plus incentives. On the same day, the…
Sources: Dodgers, James Paxton closing in on 1-year deal https://t.co/C6xtAxWQMx
Dodgers bolster starting rotation with the addition of James Paxton https://t.co/0NH8qYZ9FQ
The Dodgers are closing in on a 1-year deal with James Paxton for about $11 million, likely solidifying their rotation for 2024. At least the start of it. Yamamoto Glasnow Buehler Miller Paxton Sheehan, Grove, Stone thereafter. May an option in-season. https://t.co/S3D4YVx1pk
Report: Dodgers, Paxton nearing 1-year deal https://t.co/PDfTV85xZw
James Paxton is likely gonna be a Dodger soon, and it's hard to complain about a 1-year deal. Took a look at the knee problems that derailed his 2023 resurgence, plus his admitted inability to recapture his cutter, which could be a point of emphasis. https://t.co/MXD1wGfrf0 https://t.co/Seb2OIYxuW https://t.co/wmaXwSETHr
Dodgers reportedly set to sign James Paxton to 1-year, $12MM deal to bolster rotation - By: @ChadMoriyama https://t.co/aprvCWhqYz
#Dodgers closing in on another rotation pickup https://t.co/ZG3hqrp3pV https://t.co/XQrgE4eohr
Dodgers, Paxton close on one-year deal https://t.co/XmRtXbWhno
James Paxton is heading to the Dodgers on a one-year deal worth $12 million, per @chad_dey! The Dodgers insane offseason continues as they add another veteran arm. https://t.co/fxPtupfBvF
The Dodgers add James Paxton! https://t.co/FwoAyZr0aI
James Paxton is heading to the Dodgers on a one-year deal worth $12 million, per multiple reports! The Dodgers insane offseason continues as they add another veteran arm. https://t.co/98AnHKx3Qd
Paxton/Dodgers deal would be for one year and roughly $12 million, per source.
James Paxton with the Dodgers https://t.co/RH31nzAoop
If Dodgers finish Paxton deal, they will likely move ahead of Mets at the top of the payroll leaderboard (for CBT purposes). Deal expected to be in $12M range.
James Paxton and the Dodgers are in discussions, and a source said the two aides are “getting close.” @JonHeyman was on it.
Dodgers, who have spent $1B plus this winter, are making progress on Paxton
Can confirm reports the Dodgers and pitcher James Paxton are working toward a deal Nothing done yet, but sides are "getting close," per source. Would give the Dodgers another rotation option
Dodgers Discussing Contract With James Paxton https://t.co/RuSEFulfGC https://t.co/sRzKFufImN
Dodgers are working on a possible deal for James Paxton. Not done yet but a possibility.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding James Paxton on a one-year deal. The deal is worth $11 million plus incentives that could bring the deal to $13 million. #MLB #Dodgers