Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday it would be "challenging" for Paxton (forearm) to return this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw was shut down from throwing after experiencing some soreness after his throwing session Wednesday, so it's not much of a surprise to hear a pessimistic outlook from Boone. Even if Paxton is able to return in 2020, he's unlikely to be stretched out for more than a couple innings with just over two weeks remaining in the regular season.

Paxton (forearm) was sore following his throwing session Wednesday and will be shut down several days as a result, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton still hasn't thrown off a mound as he continues to work his way back from a flexor injury that he sustained in late August. With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, time is running out for Paxton to return to game action following his setback. Even if he is able to return during the regular season, he likely won't be able to pitch many innings, which significantly limits his fantasy value.

Paxton (forearm) threw off flat ground again Wednesday but won't be ready for mound work until this weekend at the earliest, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty is working his way back from the flexor strain he suffered in late August. Time is getting quite tight for him to return before the end of the regular season. If he returns as a starter, it will likely be for just one or two very brief outings.

Paxton (forearm) began his throwing program Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He played catch in what marks the first steps of him building back up. The Yankees hope that Paxton can be back to make a start or two at the end of the month so that they can figure out what he will be able to provide them with in the postseason, but it's unclear how realistic that timetable is.

Paxton (forearm) is "a little far away" from returning, according to general manager Brian Cashman, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This makes it seem like Paxton could be done for the season, and at the very least is weeks and not days away from returning. The Yankees are set to play 18 games in the next 15 days and they only have four healthy members of the rotation. Top prospect Clarke Schmidt was ruled out by manager Aaron Boone as an option to come up this weekend, so there could be some bullpen games on tap for the Yankees in the coming weeks. They will also likely be active prior to Monday's trade deadline.

The Yankees placed Paxton (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton's impending move to the IL had been expected for several days after manager Aaron Boone said the lefty would be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks due to a left flexor strain, but New York waited to make the transaction official until this week. New York has yet to announce a replacement in the rotation for Paxton, but the team's schedule will allow it to get by with a four-man rotation until Sept. 1.

Paxton's (forearm) UCL is healthy, and he expects to return for a few starts before the end of the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Saturday that Paxton will be shut down from pitching for two weeks, and he'll certainly need some time to ramp back up after he is cleared to resume throwing. However, the fact that the southpaw's UCL has no damage provides hope that he can return to the mound for the Yankees this season. While he probably won't have time to make more than a few appearances down the stretch, Paxton could contribute in the playoffs if all goes well in his recovery.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Paxton (forearm) won't throw for the next two weeks, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton was diagnosed with a flexor strain and then promptly placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. It appears as though the southpaw will have to spend more than the minimum time on the shelf as he won't be allowed to throw for the next 14 days and will most likely have to go through the proper buildup before making an official return to the mound.

Paxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 strain of his left forearm flexor Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton's performance has been quite poor all season, and he's posted a 6.64 ERA through five starts. It's unclear whether the injury accounts for all of his struggles, as he didn't complain of discomfort until his most recent outing against the Rays on Thursday. The Yankees are currently scheduled to play just five games in the next 10 days, as their series this weekend was cancelled due to coronavirus cases popping up for the Mets, so they may not need to replace Paxton in the rotation any time soon.

Paxton was officially diagnosed with a flexor strain Friday and is expected to head to the injured list, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Previous reports indicated that Paxton wasn't expected to require Tommy John surgery, though a strained flexor does often lead to such a procedure. How severe this specific strain is and how long the lefty is supposed to be out remain to be seen. Jonathan Loaisiga could move into the rotation in Paxton's absence.