Paxton (finger) is yet to begin throwing, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. Paxton began experiencing discomfort in his finger nearly two weeks ago, and he was shut down with the hope that the soreness would subside. That has not yet been the case, so at this point it's unclear when he'll be able to resume his throwing program, putting a timetable for his return to the Mariners up in the air.

Paxton is still experiencing discomfort in his finger and will not resume throwing until the soreness subsides, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. Paxton has a strained finger tendon on his pitching hand that continues to bother him three weeks after being placed on the disabled list. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported that Paxton believes the soreness will go away in three-to-four days. If all goes well, Paxton could start throwing shortly thereafter.

Paxton (finger) has been cleared to begin throwing next week, Shannon Drayer of ESPN 710 AM reports. Paxton strained a tendon in his middle finger and was placed on the DL at the end of May. After roughly three weeks of rest, he'll begin a throwing program next week, though the team is yet to announce a return timetable.

Paxton (finger) has not yet been cleared to begin throwing, the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish reports. It does not sound like Paxton is very close to returning to the Mariners' rotation, so an early-July activation might be the best-case scenario at this point. Mike Montgomery, who has pitched well in two starts, figures to stick in the rotation until Paxton or Hisashi Iwakuma come off the DL.

Paxton (finger) was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday with a strained middle finger tendon, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The injury forced Paxton off the hill Thursday after 4.2 innings and has now sent him to the disabled list. Paxton's teammate, Hisashi Iwakuma, dealt with a similar injury last spring and was shut down from throwing for close to three weeks, though the Mariners haven't said how long Paxton will be out nor have they announced his replacement in the rotation. Mike Montgomery seems like a top candidate.

The left hand injury that forced Paxton out of Thursday's start against the Indians in the fifth inning is being labeled as "middle finger discomfort," Christian Caple of the Tacoma News Tribune reports. The Mariners will reevaluate Paxton on Friday before determining if he'll be able to make his next start, tentatively scheduled for June 2 at home against the Yankees. Paxton was trailing at the time of his departure after allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings.

Paxton was removed from Thursday's start against the Indians due to a left hand injury, Shannon Drayer of 710 AM ESPN Seattle reports. The Mariners' trainer appeared to examining one of the fingers on Paxton's throwing hand, suggesting he may have been bothered by a blister or a broken fingernail. The issue might have had a negative impact on his ability to place pitches, as Paxton was touched up for four runs (three earned) on eight hits, including Brandon Moss homer that represent the first long ball he'd ever surrendered to a left-handed batter. The Mariners should provide more word on the nature of Paxton's injury after the game concludes.

Paxton won his third straight game on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings, striking out four. He's put his poor start to the season behind him nicely, reeling off five straight quality starts and lowering his ERA on the season to 3.52. Paxton's control remains hit and miss, and his 41:21 K:BB ratio in 53.2 innings is far from ideal, but the lefty has been able to limit the damage from the free passes. His next start comes at home on Thursday against the Indians.

Paxton was excellent against the Red Sox on Sunday, tossing eight innings of shutout ball en route to his second consecutive win. That is 20 innings now since Paxton last allowed a run, and the 26-year-old has lowered his ERA to 3.59 with this string of effective outings after a rough start to the season. He will look to keep it rolling against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Paxton allowed two runs on four hits and three walks in seven innings Tuesday, striking out four at the Angels. Paxton gave up a two-run homer in the first inning but didn't have much trouble thereafter. He was in line for the win before the bullpen blew it. Paxton worked through mechanical trouble earlier in the season and now has consecutive strong outings.