Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:
· James Paxton, LHP, returned from rehab assignment and activated from the 10-day disabled list.
· Ryne Harper, RHP, optioned to AAA Tacoma (post-game 5/30).
Paxton (#65) will start the Mariners homestand opener tonight (7:10 p.m. PT) vs. the Colorado Rockies at Safeco Field.
Paxton, 28, appeared in 1 game on a rehab assignment with AA Arkansas on May 26, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits (1 home run) while striking out 5 in 4.0 innings pitched vs.