James Paxton departed in the seventh inning with the training staff after clutching his upper chest area in Seattle's loss to the Angels Thursday night. He exited the game after throwing 107 pitches over 6.1 innings. Paxton gave up three
earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six. The
Mariners left-hander surrendered two home runs, the first time this year
he has yielded multiple round-trippers. He did not factor into the
decision.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton was later diagnosed with a left pectoral strain, which puts his next start in reservation. The Mariners have already been doing their best to juggle their depleted starting pitching staff, especially after placing Felix Hernandez on the disabled list earlier this week. An MRI, which is scheduled tomorrow, should shed light on the extent of Paxton's injury.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Hisashi Iwakuma tabbed for extended bullpen session
Hisashi Iwakuma is expected to partake in an extended bullpen session on Friday. Iwakuma has been on the shelf since May 3 because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Fantasy Implications: The 35-year-old right-hander has already thrown three light bullpen sessions. Manager Scott Servais indicated that Friday's workout should provide a more definitive test. Iwakuma (0-2) struggled before the injury, as evidenced by his lackluster 4.35 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 31 innings, and even more so by his ghastly 4.6 K/9, 3.5 BB/9, and 2.0 HR/9. The veteran would need at least three rehab starts, which would likely push his timetable to return into September.
Fantasy Implications: The 35-year-old right-hander has already thrown three light bullpen sessions. Manager Scott Servais indicated that Friday's workout should provide a more definitive test. Iwakuma (0-2) struggled before the injury, as evidenced by his lackluster 4.35 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 31 innings, and even more so by his ghastly 4.6 K/9, 3.5 BB/9, and 2.0 HR/9. The veteran would need at least three rehab starts, which would likely push his timetable to return into September.
Mitch Haniger slated for batting practice soon
Mitch Haniger is anticipated to resume regular batting practice sometime this weekend. The Seattle right-fielder was placed on the disabled list because of a facial laceration suffered from a wayward fastball uncorked by Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom on July 22.
Fantasy Implications: Haniger has been throwing and hitting since the beaning. Manager Scott Servais said, "Mitch is doing really well." The Mariners can activate him without a corresponding roster move, if the 26-year-old outfielder remains on a rehab assignment through August. The Mariner top brass will take this into consideration because Leonys Martin, who replaced Haniger on the roster, is out of options. The sophomore was slashing .255/.358/.425 with 7 HR and 24 RBIs in 57 games this season. He previously missed 42 games because of a strained right oblique muscle.
Fantasy Implications: Haniger has been throwing and hitting since the beaning. Manager Scott Servais said, "Mitch is doing really well." The Mariners can activate him without a corresponding roster move, if the 26-year-old outfielder remains on a rehab assignment through August. The Mariner top brass will take this into consideration because Leonys Martin, who replaced Haniger on the roster, is out of options. The sophomore was slashing .255/.358/.425 with 7 HR and 24 RBIs in 57 games this season. He previously missed 42 games because of a strained right oblique muscle.
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