Paxton (back) felt good after throwing a bullpen session and will be activated from the 10-day disabled list to start Monday against the Astros, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Though Paxton is slated to return to the mound following a two-week absence, he may face a pitch limit in Monday's start. Paxton posted a 5.70 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over his last six starts before he landed on the DL shortly before the All-Star break.