The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for the arrival of newly acquired pitcher James Paxton, who is expected to join the team on Sunday. There is a possibility he could be activated in time for Tuesday’s game against the Mariners. Manager Alex Cora announced that Nick Pivetta is scheduled to start on Monday, with Cooper Criswell moving to the bullpen following a strong performance in his last outing. The Red Sox bullpen has been struggling recently due to injuries to key players. Paxton was acquired from the Dodgers in a trade for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar, after posting a 4.47 ERA in 18 starts with Los Angeles. Despite his issues with command, the Red Sox were in need of adding a starting pitcher before the trade deadline. The team’s current rotation includes Paxton, Pivetta, Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Brayan Bello. Cora mentioned that the team is still open to adding more pitching before the deadline while also focusing on improving the bullpen. The Red Sox are hoping the addition of Paxton will provide a much-needed boost to the team’s pitching staff as they continue to make a push for the postseason.
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