Tuesday’s match-up will be just the fourth time James Paxton has pitched against the Blue Jays in Toronto. The last start made in his native country was made July 22, 2016—a game in which he allowed one earned run over seven great innings.
Paxton had a great year last year but had a rocky start to this year. Currently the Canadian holds a 1-1 record and 4.19 ERA in 38 2/3 innings pitched. Cumulatively, he is worth a decent 0.9 WAR for the Mariners. The ERA is misleading, though. Paxton allowed six earned runs in his first start.