Paxton will start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has allowed four earned runs and recorded 11 strikeouts over seven innings pitched this postseason and will take the mound for the second time in the ALCS to start Game 5. There was some concern about tipping pitches in his last start during Game 2 of the ALCS, but Paxton said that he just made some bad pitches that the Astros capitalized on, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Paxton is expected to start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton will get the nod unless he's needed in Game 4, which is unlikely to happen unless the game goes into extra innings. The lefty has allowed four runs in seven innings this postseason while posting an 11:3 K:BB.

Paxton will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the Astros on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton didn't appear to be at his best in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Twins, surrendering three runs while fanning eight over 4.2 innings, but the Yankees would emerge with the victory. He'll follow Masahiro Tanaka in the rotation for the ALCS.

Paxton was named the starter for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Twins, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton left his final start of the regular season with a tight left glute, but manager Aaron Boone revealed that the 30-year-old is ready to go when he named Paxton the starter for Game 1 of the ALDS. The southpaw notched a 2.51 ERA with a 10-0 record over the final two months of the season.

Paxton (lower body) threw live batting practice Wednesday, Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton left his final start of the regular season Friday against the Rangers with a tight left glute. His removal was considered precautionary, and the Yankees expect him to be able to take his place in the postseason roster. Assuming he checks out fine following Wednesday's session, expect him to pitch one of the first two games against the Twins.

Paxton (glute) had an MRI, which revealed nerve irritation, and he does not not expect the injury to affect his postseason preparation, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

He took medication and expects to be able to make a normal start in the ALDS, although the exact rotation schedule for the Yankees has not been confirmed. Paxton should start either Game 1 or Game 2 against the Twins.

Paxton was removed after one inning Friday against Texas due to a left tight glute, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. He gave up two runs on three hits and struck out one before exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton struggled early in his outing, and he was removed as a precaution after experiencing glute tightness. The southpaw wanted to continue pitching, but the Yankees shut him down for the night with the postseason approaching. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward and likely won't take the mound again until the playoffs.

Paxton (15-6) struck out seven and allowed one run (none earned) on three hits and zero walks across six innings while earning a victory in a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton was nicked for an unearned run in the third inning on an error and two singles but allowed just one baserunner over the next three innings. The 30-year-old has been outstanding over his last 10 starts, going 10-0 with a 2.25 ERA. Overall, Paxton owns a 3.73 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 185 strikeouts in 149.2 innings this season. He is scheduled to be on the mound again Friday on the road against the Rangers.

Paxton (14-6) allowed one run on three hits with two walks and three strikeouts across five innings while earning a victory against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old has been able to win some games this season because of the Yankees offense, but lately, he's been spectacular, and it's led to a nine-game winning streak. In his last nine starts, Paxton is 9-0 with a 2.50 ERA, and he's yielded just one run in his last 18.2 frames. Overall, Paxton owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 178 strikeouts in 143.2 innings this season. He will be on the mound again next Saturday at home against the Blue Jays.

Paxton (13-6) gave four hits and three walks while striking out seven through 6.2 scoreless innings to take the win over the Red Sox on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton cruised through the Red Sox with 12 swinging strikes and 17 called strikes. The left-hander has a 2.57 ERA with a .170 BAA in his last eight starts. Paxton has a 3.96 ERA with 175 strikeouts through 26 starts this season. Paxton is scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.