Injured Red Sox Pitcher’s Season Is Officially Over [Video]

The Boston Red Sox have transferred southpaw pitcher James Paxton to the 60-day IL on Friday, likely ending his 2024 campaign.

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Red Sox reporter for the Boston Herald Mac Cerullo shared the news via Twitter/X.

The 35-year-old was initially placed in the IL on Aug. 12 due to a partially torn left calf, and he won’t be eligible to return before the end of the regular season.

The Red Sox are currently 3.5 games back of the final wild-card spot in the American league. If Boston is able to create some magic in the postseason, there is a scenario in which Paxton could be available in mid-October.

Paxton suffered the injury during the team’s loss …