Mariners' James Paxton: Slated for 60-to-65 pitches Friday

Paxton (forearm) is scheduled to throw 60-to-65 pitches in his rehab start with Double-A Arkansas on Friday, Bob Dutton of the Tacona News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

If it goes well, it'll be the final step in Paxton's quest to rejoin the Mariners, and he'd return May 31 at home against the Rockies. Even in the tough matchup, fantasy owners will gladly welcome back his 1.43 ERA, 10.8 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9. We'll provide an update on that outing and his next step when the team releases information.