Too slowly, perhaps, but the Mariners are starting to get healthy.
Left-hander James Paxton reported no problems Tuesday while throwing 28 pitches in a light bullpen workout that, barring day-after problems, should be the final step before he begins a minor-league rehab assignment.
Plans call for Paxton to throw roughly 60 pitches Friday for Double-A Arkansas against Frisco (Rangers) in Little Rock. If all goes well, Paxton should be activated and rejoin the Mariners for a May 31 start against Colorado at Safeco Field.
Paxton was 3-0 with a 1.43 ERA in six starts before a strained forearm muscle forced him to the disabled list after a May 2 start against the Los Angeles Angels.