Mariners' James Paxton: Activated from disabled list

The Mariners activated Paxton (elbow) from the disabled list Thursday.

Analysis:

Paxton is ready to rejoin the Mariners' rotation after missing nearly three weeks with tightness in his elbow. The Mariners still have not officially confirmed him as their starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the White Sox, but all signs point to that being the case. Paxton will look to pick up where he left off after allowing just one earned run in 16.1 innings over two starts earlier in August.