Dodgers Designate Veteran Pitcher James Paxton for Assignment, per Report

Patrick Andres | Jul 22, 2024

Jul 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James Paxton (65) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. / Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

After a run of rough outings, it appears a veteran pitcher is on his way out the door with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers are designating pitcher James Paxton for assignment, according to a Monday afternoon report from Robert Murray of FanSided.

Paxton, 35, is 8-2 this season with a 4.43 ERA and 64 strikeouts across 89 1/3 innings pitched. His 48 walks lead the National League.

In his last four starts, Paxton has given up 17 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings pitched—an 8.66 ERA.

Paxton is in his 11th season in a career split between the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles.

Sources: James Paxton is being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 22, 2024

The Richmond, British Columbia native is 72-40 lifetime with a 3.76 ERA; his 72 wins ranked 34th among active pitchers. He is a two-time American League Pitcher of the Month and a three-time AL Player of the Week, and has a no-hitter to his name against the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018.