Red Sox LHP James Paxton to retire at end of season

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Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season.

Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red Sox following a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The British Columbia native has been on the injured list since Aug. 12, one day after he sustained a strained right calf while attempting to cover first base in a game against the