Red Sox acquire LHP James Paxton from Dodgers

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The Boston Red Sox welcomed back a familiar face on Friday by acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox sent minor league infielder Moises Bolivar to the Dodgers to complete the deal. Boston also transferred right-hander Bryan Mata to the 60-day injured list to make room for Paxton.

Paxton, who spent the 2023 season with Boston, was designa