James Paxton

James Paxton (2-2) earned the win against the Red Sox on Tuesday by recording 12 strikeouts across eight shutout innings. He allowed only two hits and one walk.

Fantasy Impact

Paxton looked dominant in a matchup against the Yankees rivals and should make fantasy owners feel good after a shaky start to the season. The veteran lefty now has a 3.91 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB. Paxton faces the Royals at home in his next start on Sunday.

James Paxton (1-2) gave up five runs on eight hits with three walks while striking out five through four innings in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Paxton has been hit hard in his last two starts giving up nine runs over 9 1/3 innings. The one positive is he had 14 strikeouts. Paxton will bounce back but he may have a tough time in his next start which is against the Red Sox.

James Paxton surrendered eight hits and four runs over 5 1/3 innings Thursday in the Yankees’ win over Baltimore. Paxton struck out nine batters and walked two over 99 pitches.

Fantasy Impact

Paxton struggled in the first inning giving up three runs including a homer to Jonathan Villar but was able to turn things around. Paxton has a tougher matchup in his next start when the Yankees face the Astros in Houston.

James Paxton gave up two runs, one of which was earned over 5 2/3 innings and was charged with a loss to the Orioles on Saturday. Paxton struck out five batters against one walk and four hits.

Fantasy Impact

Paxton pitched well enough to win in his first start with the Yankees but the teams bats could not help him out. If he can stay healthy, Paxton should have a big year. The lefty currently lines up to face the Orioles again in his next start.

James Paxton gave up two runs to the Twins over 5 2/3 innings in his final spring tuneup Sunday. Paxton scattered six hits and a walk, striking out five in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Paxton had a good spring in his first season with the Yankees. The lefty has always pitched well when he is on the mound but the biggest issue with him is staying healthy. He has never avoided injuries is his MLB career with last year being the most innings he pitched at 160. If Paxton can avoid the injured list he could be a top ten fantasy pitcher in 2019.