Mariners pitcher James Paxton began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks in three innings while striking out five.
Paxton threw 62 pitches in the rehab start after tossing 53 pitches in a simulated game earlier in the week. He'll likely need at least one more rehab start before potentially rejoining the Mariners rotation. Paxton is recovering from a lat strain.