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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Paxton, Cruz power Mariners over Cole, Astros 2-0

By DOUG MILLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton, left, and a trainer walk off the field after Paxton was removed during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Paxton suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower back injury but hopes to be back on the mound for his next turn in the rotation. Paxton was expected to be activated off the disabled list on Tuesday, July 24, and start against San Francisco in the opener of a two-game series. Seattle manager Scott Servais says Paxton is still experiencing soreness in his back after throwing a bullpen over the weekend and the decision was made to keep him on the DL. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paxton scratched for Mariners, hopes to make next start

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Seattle. Paxton threw a three-hitter as the Mariners won 7-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Paxton tosses complete game in 7-2 win over Tigers

By CURTIS CRABTREE - Associated Press

A man walks past a welcome sign bearing a heron adorned with a jersey of Seattle Mariners' pitcher James Paxton, in Ladner, British Columbia, Wednesday May 9, 2018. It didn't take long for locals to honor Paxton after he pitched a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning the welcome sign to the village included handwritten signs congratulating Paxton and a model heron wearing his jersey. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Paxton happy to share no-hitter with Canadian hometown

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Mariners’ Paxton pitching no-hitter through 8 vs Blue Jays

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton gets ready for the next batter after striking out an Oakland Athletics player as a line of &quot;eh's,&quot; a nod to Paxton's Canadian heritage and his strikeout count, appears on a scoreboard during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Paxton strikes out MLB-high 16, but A’s beat Mariners 3-2

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

A flyover of four Air Force jets comes over Target Field after the national anthem as the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins line up prior to the Twins home-opener baseball game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The eagle has landed … on James Paxton’s shoulder

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Mariners LHP Paxton aims for repeat performance, only longer

By DOUG PACEY - Associated Press

Mariners’ Hernandez could be dropped from opening day start

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Parker Bridwell throws to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Bridwell, Paxton duel before Angels breakout, beat Mariners

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Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano is hit by a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mike Leake gives Mariners 7 innings in debut, beats A’s 3-2

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout swings for a three-run double against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Mike Trout comes through in 9th as Angels beat Mariners 6-3

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz looks up as he crosses the plate after he hit a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Paxton, Cruz pace Mariners past Mets, 9-1

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

FILE + In this April 26, 2017, file photo, Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. The Mariners will be without Paxton for at least a couple of starts after he was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left forearm strain. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Seattle sends James Paxton to DL with forearm strain

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws his final pitch of the night as he strikes out Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Mariners’ Paxton gets scoreless streak to 21 IP, beats Texas

By DAIMON EKLUND - Associated Press

Confident Paxton gets call for Seattle in home opener

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton trows against the Colorado Rockies during fourth inning at a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, March 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Paxton gets loose for Mariners in spring training debut

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Mariners manager Servais expects plenty from lefty Paxton

By DOUG PACEY - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan looks down after he game up a solo home run to Texas Rangers Prince Fielder during the second inning of the MLB American League baseball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Mariners blanked again as pitching concerns mount

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton turns away from the plate after giving up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols in the first inning Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Mariners starter Paxton leaves with muscle strain

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