A sad end to a great career!
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton I had to leave August 11 In a game against the Houston Astros, he left the game early, in the first inning, because of a calf injury.
It was later revealed that he suffered a partial tear in his right calf, which will sideline him for the remainder of the 2024 season. As a result of the injury, the veteran flamethrower is reportedly planning on retiring. (Related: Rays' Edwin Uceta and Kevin Cash both suspended after near-brawl during Phillies game)
Rob Bradford of Baseball Isn't Boring announced on Twitter that he's doing an interview with Paxton soon, but he also revealed a shocking revelation: the 35-year-old is planning on retiring, bringing an unfortunate end to his 11 years in the major leagues.
Paxton is 73-41 He finished with a career ERA of 3.77 and 1,005 strikeouts.
James Paxton said he plans to retire after this season. I'm bored Podcasts
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) September 11, 2024
If you need a reminder, here's how Paxton ended up:
It's such a shame things ended this way for James Paxton.
He just said Blood For He plans to retire at the end of the season.
I wish he could have given this team one last boost.pic.twitter.com/AyqmbyPcVO
— Tyler Milliken⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) September 11, 2024
I loved James Paxton in Seattle and still remember the dominant season he had with the Yankees, so it's a shame this gem had to end this way.
