Paxton (forearm) was activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Rockies, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners sent reliever Ryne Harper back to Triple-A Tacoma to open up a spot on the active roster for Paxton, who has been sidelined since May 2 with a forearm strain. Paxton required only one rehab start to gear up for the activation, and though he only tossed 55 pitches in that outing, it's not expected that he'll face a strict pitch limit Wednesday. Prior to hitting the DL, Paxton had been the Mariners' top starter, compiling a 1.43 ERA and 45:11 K:BB over 37.2 innings.

Paxton (forearm) will get the start Wednesday against the Rockies, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners are getting close to full strength in the rotation with Paxton's impending return. Fortunately, Paxton will dodge a start at Coors Field and take the hill at home for the second half of the Mariners' interleague set with the Rockies. Paxton had been electric prior to landing on the disabled list, notching a 1.43 ERA with a 0.98 WHIP alongside 45 strikeouts in 37.2 innings.

Paxton (forearm) threw four innings in a rehab start for Double-A Arkansas on Friday night and is expected to rejoin the rotation Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton threw 55 pitches and allowed two runs on five hits. His control was sharp, as he didn't walk a batter. Paxton was lights out in six starts before hitting the disabled list (1.43 ERA, 0.88 WHIP), and he looks like he's in fine form as he nears his return.

Paxton (forearm) is scheduled to throw 60-to-65 pitches in his rehab start with Double-A Arkansas on Friday, Bob Dutton of the Tacona News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

If it goes well, it'll be the final step in Paxton's quest to rejoin the Mariners, and he'd return May 31 at home against the Rockies. Even in the tough matchup, fantasy owners will gladly welcome back his 1.43 ERA, 10.8 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9. We'll provide an update on that outing and his next step when the team releases information.

Paxton (forearm) tossed a successful 37-pitch bullpen session Sunday and will make a rehab start with Double-A Arkansas on Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. He'll likely rejoin the Mariners' rotation on May 31.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton has had no issues as he progresses through his rehab program over the past couple of weeks. If all goes according to plan, the hard-throwing lefty is on track to make his return against the Rockies on May 31.

Paxton (forearm) is throwing a bullpen session Saturday and will make a rehab start late next week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is not expected to return to the Mariners' rotation on the upcoming road trip, but could return for the home series against the Rockies that begins May 31. Paxton is expected to make the rehab start for Double-A Arkansas.

Paxton (forearm) felt good after a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday and will throw another session Sunday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If everything goes well with Sunday's outing, Paxton will then head on a one-game rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas. It's unclear when the rehab start would occur, but it seems like the left-hander will be back with the Mariners within the next week or two.

Paxton (forearm) threw from flat ground Wednesday and gave "two big thumbs up" afterward, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw is scheduled to log a bullpen session later in the week before enlisting in a minor-league rehab start. A smooth course could bring Paxton back to the Mariners during an eight-game road trip that begins May 23 at the Nationals. His fantasy owners look forward to getting his 1.43 ERA, 10.8 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 back in their lineups.

Manager Scott Servais reported Tuesday that Paxton (forearm) will require a rehab start and likely won't be activated from the disabled list until the end of the Mariners' upcoming eight-game road trip, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton is expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday followed by a minor-league rehab start. The Mariners' upcoming road trip runs from May 23 to May 30, so based upon the manager's comments, it's looking like Paxton is targeting a late-May return, barring any setbacks.

Paxton (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday, a precursor to a rehab assignment, the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton's swift progress has been dubbed "great news" by Mariners manager Scott Servais. If all goes well, Paxton will likely go on a rehab assignment next weekend, with a chance at returning at some point during Seattle's next road trip, which begins May 23. Considering how scary forearm tightness can be for pitchers, especially those with electric arms like Paxton, this is looking like it will be a swift turnaround for the lefty.