The Seattle Mariners are getting some good news about one of their top pitchers at a time when they’re just starting to get hot.
The Mariners entered Thursday with a .500 record, thanks largely to a stretch where they’ve won six of seven games. The team also said that pitcher James Paxton has been cleared to resume throwing.
Paxton has been cleared by doctors to start throwing today.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) May 11, 2017
Paxton has been on the DL with a forearm injury since May 3. The 28-year-old southpaw was having a tremendous season prior to being placed on the disabled list. He was 3-0 with a 1.43 ERA, and 45 strikeouts in 37.2 innings this season.
It could take a few weeks for the flame-thrower to get back up to top speeds before he’s ready to rejoin the Mariners’ rotation.
