The left hand injury that forced Paxton out of Thursday's start against the Indians in the fifth inning is being labeled as "middle finger discomfort," Christian Caple of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

The left hand injury that forced Paxton out of Thursday's start against the Indians in the fifth inning is being labeled as "middle finger discomfort," Christian Caple of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

The Mariners will evaluate Paxton on Friday before determining if he'll be able to make his next start, tentatively scheduled for June 2 at home against the Yankees. Paxton was trailing at the time of his departure, having allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings.