James Paxton returns to the future after two years with the Yankees, one very well and the other destroyed by more injuries.
Big Maple spent its first six major league seasons with the Seattle Mariners from 2013-’18, and this is where the left returns. According to various reports, Paxton signed a $ 8.5 million contract with Seattle for one year on Saturday night.
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Western Canada reportedly drew interest from the Toronto Blue Jays and Mets before choosing Seattle.
Paxton, 32, would probably have gotten a deal more years ago and many more dough if his health had not been concerned. Last year alone, Paxton underwent back surgery in February (a week before the start of spring training), and after being ready to play by the time the shortened season started at the end of July, he had a left bending stress during the season. his fifth start.
This is not how Paxton, who has been on the injured list ten times in eight MLB seasons, wanted to enter the free agency market for the first time.
Although there have been reports throughout the off-season that Paxton is healthy and looking good on the hill – one coming last week from Matthew Boyd, left of the Tigers – no one would have a big money offer.
As with the Yankees, Paxton sometimes struck like a bait during his time in Seattle. His highs included a 12-5 season with a 2.98 ERA in 2017 and an 11-6 season with 208 results over 160.1 overs plus a non-hitter in 2018.
While Seattle wanted to secure a paycheck after the ’18 season, Paxton was traded to the Yankees for three prospects – left-hander Justus Sheffield, promising fair Erik Swanson and fielder Dom Thompson-Williams.
Paxton reached a career-high for wins and started passing for the Yanks in 2019, going 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA and 186 results in 150 2/3 overs over 29 outings. He was only 5-6 with a 4.72 ERA until July, but finished 10-0 with a 2.51 ERA over his last 11 starts.
Last year, Paxton allowed three runs over one innings during his first start on July 25, a road loss for the Washington Nationals. earn, more than 20 1/3 turns.
But Paxton is getting a fresh start on its old stairwell again this year, and a good season without health problems could lead to a big payout next winter.
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