James Paxton struggles, Dodgers edge Tigers 4-3
by Chris Schommer | Red Sox Correspondent | Sat, Jul 13th 5:58am EDT
James Paxton had a rough outing in Friday's narrow 4-3 victory over the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact:
He lasted only 3 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out just one batter. This performance is a continuation of what has been a challenging season for Paxton, whose ERA now sits at 4.38 with a WHIP of 1.45. His inability to go deep into games and a low strikeout rate of 6.1 K/9 are concerning for fantasy managers. The high FIP of 5.05 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.30 suggest that improvements may not be on the horizon. Fantasy managers should consider these factors heavily when deciding whether to keep him in their starting rotations.
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