Summary
Retired MLB pitcher James Paxton is coming out of retirement to play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Canada. Paxton, who had an injury-filled career and won a World Series with the Dodgers, is joining the team for this event before ending his baseball journey.
Key Facts
- James Paxton is a retired MLB pitcher who will play in the World Baseball Classic.
- Paxton is 37 years old and had many injuries during his career.
- He played for the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox.
- Paxton won a World Series with the Dodgers in 2024.
- He has not played baseball for over a year until now.
- Paxton will not start in the first games but is expected to pitch at some point.
- This appearance is his last as he plans to end his baseball career after the tournament.
- Team Canada's first opponents in the tournament are Colombia and Panama.
