APRIL 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
JAMES PAXTON #65 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
9-3 W-L •
1.45 WHIP •
4.39 ERA
9-3 W-L
1.45 WHIP
4.39 ERA
Notes: Paxton, White, Fraley injury updates The Mariners made some roster moves recently to account for a few injuries. On Thursday, manager Scott Servais provided updates on the outlo...
Getting second opinion Paxton (forearm) will get a second opinion on his MRI results, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Paxton was placed on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a left forearm strain during Tuesday's loss to the White Sox. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday, but he won't have a timetable for his return before he receives a second opinion on the test results. Nick Margevicius is expected to serve as the sixth man in Seattle's rotation while Paxton is sidelined.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paxton, Fraley to IL; 'fingers crossed' on MRI SEATTLE -- The Mariners began their roster shuffling in the wake of the injuries to starting pitcher James Paxton (strained left forearm) an...
APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
James Paxton heads to IL as Mariners await MRI results
The Seattle Mariners have placed left-handed starter James Paxton on the 10-day injured list with a forearm strain in his pitching armAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on 10-day IL Paxton (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Paxton was initially diagnosed with a left forearm strain after leaving Tuesday's loss to the White Sox, but he'll undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of the issue. Ljay Newsome was recalled in a corresponding move, but the Mariners are expected to fill Paxton's spot in the six-man rotation with long reliever Nick Margevicius.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Headed for MRI Manager Scott Servais said that Paxton will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after Mariners team doctors gave the southpaw an initial diagnosis of a left forearm strain following his de...
Impact Making his first start of the season in his second stint with the Mariners, Paxton lasted just 1.1 innings and 24 pitches before exiting the contest due to the arm injury. Paxton told reporters after the game that he wasn't in as much pain Tuesday as he was when he suffered a Grade 1 forearm flexor strain late last season as a member of the Yankees, but the MRI will provide more clarity regarding the extent of his latest arm-related injury. Even if the MRI shows that his UCL is intact and confirms that he's dealing with a minor strain, Paxton still seems likely to land on the 10-day injured list.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: A's and Braves winless, Tatis on IL, Paxton out
Both winless teams in the majors are defending division championsAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Abreu slams 200th career homer, White Sox topple M's 10-4
Jose Abreu hammered a grand slam into the second deck for his 200th career home run, Luis Robert and Zack Collins both went deep for the first time this season and the Chicago Whit...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves with elbow discomfort Paxton exited Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left elbow discomfort, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact The left-hander was removed during the second inning Tuesday only 24 pitches into his season debut, and it's now confirmed that he's dealing with an arm issue. The severity of the injury is unclear, but it's an ominous start to the season for Paxton, especially given his injury history.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle's James Paxton leaves with injury in 2nd inning Left-hander James Paxton departed the first start of his second stint with the Seattle Mariners after throwing just 24 pitches against the W...
APRIL 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Mariners' Paxton leaves after 24 pitches due to elbow injury
Left-hander James Paxton departed the first start of his second stint with the Seattle Mariners due to forearm strain after throwing just 24 pitches against the White SoxAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with apparent injury Tuesday Paxton was removed from Tuesday's start against the White Sox with an apparent injury, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 32-year-old threw 15 of his 24 pitches for strikes before exiting with the athletic trainer during the second inning. The specifics of the situation remain unclear, but it's a rough start to the season for Paxton, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves
The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting Atlanta after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreakAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mercedes gets 3 more hits, White Sox blank Mariners 6-0
Yermín Mercedes continued his early season tear with three hits, Carlos Rodon struck out nine and the Chicago White Sox held the Seattle Mariners to three hits in a 6-0 victoryAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves
The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting the Atlanta Braves after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus ou...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pushed back in pitching schedule Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Paxton will make his first start of the season Tuesday against the White Sox, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Paxton was initially lined up to start the Mariners' second game of the season Friday against the Giants, but he'll instead switch spots in the rotation order with Yusei Kikuchi. The change isn't an ideal one for Paxton's fantasy managers, especially for those in leagues with two separate lineup periods for the first two weeks of the season. Not only will Paxton miss out on a Week 1 start, but he'll also get a downgrade in matchup in swapping out the Giants for the White Sox in his first start.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Here’s what to expect when you walk into Yankee Stadium on Opening Day On Thursday, the Yankees will return to the Bronx with something they haven’t experienced since James Paxton outdueled Justin Verlander to k...
MARCH 31, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Cruises in final start Paxton recorded nine strikeouts and allowed two hits and two walks while also hitting a batter over four scoreless innings in a Cactus League win over the Giants on Saturday.
Impact Paxton finishes Cactus League play with 17 strikeouts over 8.1 innings, proving the velocity drop he experienced as a result of numerous injuries last season is no longer an issue. The veteran left-hander lines up to take the ball against the Giants in the Mariners' second game of the season Friday night.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut
Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues, making the New York Yankees’ roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contract...MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spring Things: Mariners alternate site will be close to home, James Paxton's first start and more Last year the team's alternate site was in Tacoma. This season, those players will be even closer.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Velocity encouragingly back Paxton, who recorded eight strikeouts over 4.1 innings in his Cactus League debut versus the Brewers on Sunday, saw his fastball top out at 97 mph during the outing, Daniel Kramer...
Impact Paxton had been putting in work exclusively on the back fields of the Mariners' spring complex due to a now-resolved visa issue, so Sunday marked his first time facing opposing hitters since Aug. 20 of last season while with the Yankees. The left-hander battled back and flexor injuries last season, which led to the average velocity on his fastball dropping to a career-low 92.2 mph. That made his form in Sunday's outing, during which Paxton struck out exactly half of the 16 hitters he faced and yielded just two hits, particularly encouraging. Paxton likely lines up for one more Cactus League start before the end of spring training.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paxton K's 8 in spring debut: ‘I’m back’ The theme of the day: Big Maple is back, and in a big way. James Paxton made his much-anticipated Cactus League debut in Sunday’s 3-1 win ov...
MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cactus League debut on tap Paxton's next start will come in a Cactus League matchup, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Paxton has been healthy and hasn't had any issues early in spring training, but he had been preparing for the regular season during morning workouts and "B" games to begin camp. However, manager Scott Servais confirmed Thursday that Paxton's next appearance will be in a Cactus League game. While Servais didn't reveal what day Paxton would start, the southpaw remains on track for the regular season.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track for regular season Paxton, who hasn't pitched in any Cactus League games, continues to ramp up for the regular season with morning workouts and "B" games, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. "We've bee...
Impact Paxton is the only member of Seattle's projected six-man starting rotation who hasn't yet taken the mound in an official spring training game, but the team has repeatedly confirmed the veteran isn't dealing with any health issues. Dipoto also said Wednesday that Paxton has been regularly hitting 95-96 mph with his fastball and has already stretched out to four innings. The projected No. 2 starter remains on track to take his first regular-season return through the rotation, and he's slated to pitch in another "B" game this coming weekend.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
