Manager Scott Servais said Friday that he's hoping Paxton (forearm) can return during the team's next road trip, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There had previously been some hope that Paxton could return during the upcoming homestand, but Servais is now looking at the end of May as a "realistic expectation" for the lefty's activation. Seattle begins its next road trip May 23 at Washington, with three games at Boston and two at Colorado to follow. Paxton played catch Thursday for the first time since landing on the DL.

Paxton (forearm) played catch for six minutes at 60 feet at Safeco Field on Thursday and did not experience any setbacks, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old lefty felt good following the session, his first time doing any throwing since landing on the disabled list last Friday. He'll wait to see how his forearm feels Friday before a decision is rendered on the next step in his rehab.

Paxton (forearm) will start a throwing program Thursday and may return during Seattle's next homestand, MLB Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Scott Servais also said Paxton should rejoin the club before Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma, who are dealing with shoulder injuries. The Mariners' next Safeco Field stretch begins Monday and lasts the full week. Fantasy players with weekly lineups could prepare to toss the dazzling left-hander back into the fray.

Paxton (forearm strain) played light catch Monday without setbacks, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton was off to a dominant start with a 1.43 ERA and 45:11 K:BB before the all-too-familiar injury bug caught up with him. Given the setback-free recovery he's enjoyed thus far, he remains on track for a return to action at some point next week.

Paxton (forearm strain) is expected to miss 1-to-2 starts, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that it is a strain to his throwing forearm, it would be surprising if Paxton ended up missing just one start, but it sounds like it could be a relatively short stay on the DL. Durability was the only real question mark with Paxton coming into the year, and he has indeed proved excellent thus far, but hit the DL before the second week of May. Christian Bergman will be called up by Sunday and is an option to take Paxton's rotation spot in the short term. Dillon Overton is also an option to get a couple spot starts with Paxton sidelined.

Paxton was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a left forearm strain.

EDGE Analysis

This is a brutal blow, as Paxton marks the third Mariners starter to hit the DL this season (Felix Hernandez and Drew Smyly). Paxton was off to an impressive start to the campaign (1.43 ERA and 45:11 K:BB through his first six starts), but he walked nearly doubled his walk total in his last start, so it isn't all too surprising that something was up with him. It's unclear how long Paxton will be sidelined with the ailment, but the move is retroactive to his last start, so he'll be eligible for activation May 13 if he's ready. A timetable for return, as well as his possible replacement, should become clearer as more information becomes available.

Paxton (3-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and five walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings but didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

It's just the second time in six starts that Paxton has been scored upon, and the second time he's walked more than one batter. The left-hander's 1.43 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB through 37.2 innings remain excellent, and he'll look to get back in the win column Sunday at home against the Rangers.

Paxton (3-0) allowed just four hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings Wednesday in Detroit, striking out nine en route to an 8-0 victory.

EDGE Analysis

He had a five-run misstep in his last start, but Paxton hasn't been scored on in any of his other four outings, leaving him with a 1.39 ERA and 0.84 WHIP to end his April. That's accompanied by a spectacular 39:6 K:BB in 32.1 innings, so Paxton's showing every sign that at age 28, he's finally realizing his potential, becoming the stud lefty we've been hearing about for so long.

Paxton didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's start against the Athletics despite racking up eight strikeouts, as he gave up five earned runs on nine hits, a walk and a wild pitch over 4.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

After looking like one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball over his first three starts, Paxton finally looked human against a rather unlikely opponent in the A's. The Mariners lefty fired 91 pitches and did notch 14 swings-and-misses, but ran into trouble in both the third and fifth innings. Paxton powered his way through the former, limiting the damage to two runs by striking out Jed Lowrie, Khris Davis and Trevor Plouffe. However, he had no such luck in his final frame, getting only one out and surrendering two earned runs on three hits, a walk and wild pitch before exiting. Despite the stumble, the 28-year-old still stymied plenty of hitters, and will look to bounce back in a road start against the struggling Tigers next Tuesday.

Paxton (2-0) threw eight innings of shutout ball in Saturday's win over the Rangers, striking out nine while allowing two hits and one walk.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton was terrific in this one, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning while displaying some electric stuff that kept the Rangers hitters off balance all night. He also threw 79 of his season-high 114 pitches for strikes while setting seasonal bests for innings pitched and strikeouts. The left-hander has been in dominant form to start the season in piling up 21 consecutive scoreless innings right out of the gate. He will look to further extend his streak Thursday against the Athletics.