TAMPA — James Paxton will be ready to go if there is a 2020 MLB season. The Yankees lefty told YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits that he has recovered from February back surgery and progressed in his rehab to the point where he would be able to pitch if the league and union are able to lay the foundation for a coronavirus-shortened season to begin in July.
“So, I’ll be ready to go as soon as the season comes about,” Paxton said. “I think I’ve thrown probably 12-14 bullpens.”
If only there was going to be a season…