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Paxton hopeful fingernail won't be an issue

Related Topics: Nail (anatomy), Innings, Fastball

"I think we have enough bodies here that if [Paxton] does have a hiccup early in the game we can get through the game," Servais said before Seattle's series opener with the A's on Friday night.

Paxton tore the middle fingernail in his throwing hand on Aug. 30 and has been limited by the injury since. The left-hander's pitch selection has been limited to just fastball, curveball and changeup because throwing cutters puts too much pressure on his finger.

Paxton used a fake fingernail in his last start against the Rangers on Tuesday. But the outing proved to be a short one, and Paxton was pulled after allowing six runs (four earned) in 4 1/ 3 innings.