James Paxton won’t pitch again this season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Sunday.
The left-hander is heading to the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
Nick Pivetta will take his place in the rotation, and right-hander Nick Robertson is rejoining the roster from Triple-A Worcester.
“We looked at pushing (Paxton) back, Cora told reporters. “I don’t think it makes sense to push him … He’s been through so much in his career.”
Paxton, a 6-foot-4, 212-pound, 34-year-old from British Columbia, started just six combined games in 2020 and 2021. He missed the entire 2022 season following Tommy John surgery.