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James Paxton Rumors: Astros Interested in Trading for Mariners SP

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees are reportedly among the teams interested in trading for Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports reported the news, noting the market for Paxton is "active."

Paxton, 30, went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP last season. He struck out 208 batters in 160.1 innings, setting a career high with 11.68 strikeouts per nine innings.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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