Red Sox place pitcher James Paxton on IL with knee inflammation, ending his season

By KEN POWTAK The Associated Press
Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Colin E. Braley]

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, a move that manager Alex Cora says will ends his season. Cora made the announcement before a series finale against AL East-leading Baltimore. Originally, the team pushed his start back to Tuesday against the New York Yankees, but decided it was best to shut him down.

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