Paxton (illness) threw a lengthy bullpen session at Minute Maid Park prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander continues to progress from his bout with pneumonia, with the robust workload he put in Tuesday certainly a good sign. Paxton remains on track to potentially rejoin the starting rotation this coming weekend in Arlington against the Rangers.

Paxton (illness) joined the Mariners on Monday, though he remains without a return date, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton is apparently still feeling the after effects from the flu/pneumonia combination he's been dealing with recently. The southpaw is hoping to throw a bullpen session in the coming days, after which a potential timetable for his return could emerge. Barring any setbacks, Paxton could rejoin the rotation over the weekend against the Rangers.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said there's a "small percentage" chance that Paxton could start Wednesday against the Astros, but it's more likely the lefty rejoins the rotation next weekend versus the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Paxton threw off flat ground Saturday without any setbacks, the Mariners may want him to build up his arm with a bullpen session and/or a live batting practice session before ushering him back into the rotation. It seems unlikely that he'll be able to do that before Wednesday, so the Mariners may need to turn to Roenis Elias to make a second straight spot start after filling in for Paxton earlier this weekend. Felix Hernandez (hamstring) could also be an option to start Wednesday if he's deemed healthy enough to toe the rubber by that time.

Paxton (illness) emerged from Saturday's catch session without setbacks, but his exact return date to the rotation remains up in the air, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report coming from Saturday's catch session is encouraging, but manager Scott Servais remains undecided about Paxton's exact return date. The Mariners skipper mentioned the possibility of Paxton throwing an early-week bullpen session to further gauge his progress in a return from a bout with pneumonia, but the team appears to be preparing reliever Roenis Elias for a second straight start Wednesday against the Astros as a backup plan.

Paxton (illness) is hopeful to join the team within the next few days, and he'll play catch Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton has been battling pneumonia, although he's trending in the right direction and is close to a return to action. The Mariners will decide his next step after he completes his throwing session Saturday.

Paxton is dealing with some form of pneumonia, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton did not travel to Los Angeles with the Mariners and won't take the mound for his scheduled start against the Angels on Friday, though manager Scott Servais said he's hoping the southpaw will be able to rejoin the starting rotation at some point during their 10-game road trip, which runs through Sept. 23. The Mariners are expected to go with a bullpen day in his absence Friday.

Paxton has a virus and will not travel with the Mariners to Los Angeles over the weekend, where he had been scheduled to start Friday against the Angels, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Paxton will simply have his start pushed back a few days or if he'll miss a full turn in the rotation. The Mariners will most likely go with a bullpen day in his absence.

Paxton (11-5) allowed three earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out 10 across five innings to earn the win Saturday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton walked four batters for the third time this season, but three of the free passes came in the fifth inning. Considering it was his first start in nearly three weeks -- he was on the disabled list with a forearm injury -- it's possible that he was tiring as the game wore on, causing him to lose control of his pitches. Otherwise, the start was a success as Paxton generated an impressive 20 swinging strikes despite his fastball velocity being about one tick below his season average.

Paxton (forearm) was activated off the 10-day disabled list ahead of Saturday's start at Oakland, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton has been on the disabled list since taking a line drive off his left forearm Aug. 14 and makes his return without a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has a 3.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 176:37 K:BB over 139.1 innings this season.

Paxton (forearm) played "aggressive catch" on flat ground Thursday and proclaimed himself fully ready for activation from the disabled list, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander has reportedly been on track for a return, and Thursday's development further supports that notion. Paxton is due to start Saturday's game against the Athletics, an outing into which he'll take a 3.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 139.1 innings.