ANAHEIM -- James Paxton threw a bullpen session prior to Thursday's series finale at Angel Stadium and experienced no issues with his bruised left arm, so the Mariners southpaw will head now to Triple-A Tacoma for a three-inning rehab stint on Saturday night against Las Vegas before rejoining the big league club later next week.
Paxton went on the 15-day disabled list after being hit in the left elbow by a line drive off the bat of Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons on Aug. 7.
"It felt really good," Paxton said after his throwing session.