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Paxton allowed only one run Tuesday in Washington, but on the season has more walks (17) than strikeouts (11). Dodgers plan to give him five days rest before his next start on Monday in Phoenix, which means either a spot start or bullpen game this weekend in Toronto.

When the Dodgers signed James Paxton to a one-year contract in January, they bet on the quality of his pitching while on the mound, with an idea toward keeping the 35-year-old healthy...

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