Paxton was removed from Friday's game against the Twins with left knee soreness, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of the issue. Prior to exiting, the big southpaw allowed an unearned run on two hits and three walks while striking out one through three innings.

Paxton (3-2) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.2 innings in a win over the Giants on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

This qualifies as making your layup in San Francisco, although fantasy owners were likely expecting more after back-to-back 12-strikeout performances in Paxton's previous two starts. He is pitching like a legitimate ace right now with a 32:4 K:BB in his last 19.2 innings. Paxton gets the Twins at home next weekend.

Paxton struck out 12 and gave up just three hits and one walk over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander was lights out for a second straight start and was unlucky not to get rewarded with the win as his bullpen melted down and coughed up a 5-0 lead. Paxton is locked in at the moment, as he's racked up 24 strikeouts against just two walks over his last 14 innings without allowing a run over that time. He's now sporting a 3.10 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP and an excellent 43:8 K:BB through 29 innings.

Paxton (2-2) earned the win against the Red Sox on Tuesday by recording 12 strikeouts across eight shutout innings. He allowed only two hits and one walk.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton had by far his best start of the season as he kept the Red Sox off balance all evening. Xander Bogaerts missed a home run by mere inches during the fourth inning to put runners on second and third with nobody out, but the veteran left-hander escaped from the jam completely unscathed. Paxton will carry a 3.91 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB into Sunday's start against the Royals.

Paxton (1-2) gave up five runs on eight hits with three walks while striking out five through four innings in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton was hit hard and pulled after only four innings after giving up two home runs and five earned runs. The left-hander has had a tough start to the campaign with a 6.00 ERA and 19 strikeouts through 15 innings. Paxton will look to rebound Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Paxton (1-1) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out nine across 5.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Despite earning the win, Paxton got off to a shaky start by allowing a leadoff home run to Jonathan Villar. He scattered seven other hits in the outing, though only one went for extra-bases. Paxton missed plenty of bats, generating 20 swinging strikes and now has 14 strikeouts through 11 innings for the season.

Paxton (0-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits across 5.2 innings to take the loss during Saturday's game against the Orioles. He struck out five and walked one.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton kept the Orioles off the scoreboard through five innings but ran into trouble during the sixth due to three singles and a throwing error. Overall it's a tough-luck loss for the 30-year-old as the Yankees were unable to put much together offensively. Paxton next lines up to start Thursday, once again versus the Orioles.

Paxton limited the Phillies to one run on two walks and no hits while striking out four over 4.1 innings during his start in Sunday's 7-3 Grapefruit League win.

EDGE Analysis

Per George A. King III and Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, manager Aaron Boone came away pleased with Paxton's outing, praising the southpaw for his command. Paxton lowered his spring ERA to 1.54 with the scoreless showing and looks in line to make his regular-season Yankees debut at some point during the club's first series March 28-31 versus the Orioles.

Paxton allowed no runs on three hits and struck out five across 3.1 innings Thursday against Philadelphia. He picked up his second win of spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton continues to impress in the early going, as he now owns a 1.23 ERA with 10 punchouts over 7.1 innings of work (three starts). The Kentucky product appeared to have better command of his pitches in his last two starts after struggling with his curveball during his first start as a Yankee.

Paxton covered two scoreless, no-hit innings in his Grapefruit League debut Monday against the Blue Jays. He gave up two walks and struck out two in the outing.

EDGE Analysis

While Paxton did his job in keeping the Blue Jays off the board, he admitted after his Yankees debut that he wasn't satisfied with his control after struggling to pound the strike zone like he intended in the first inning, according to George King of the New York Post. Paxton said his curveball in particular lacked its usual sharpness, though he expects to have a better feel for that offering once he gets some more spring starts under his belt. As he makes the move from Safeco Field to Yankee Stadium this season, Paxton is unlikely to flirt with a sub-3.00 ERA, but the stellar offense and bullpen supporting him should allow him to blow past his previous career high of 12 wins if health prevails.