It looks more likely than ever that Mariners left-hander James Paxton will start Sunday against Colorado, per the Seattle Times.
"It's trending toward Paxton," Lloyd McLendon said.
Paxton has been dealing with a torn fingernail on the middle finger of his throwing hand, but he came away from a Thursday bullpen session talking optimistically.
"No problems at all and it's feeling good," Paxton said. "As long as [McLendon] gives me the ball, I'm out there."
Paxton has been sidelined since May 28, before which he compiled a 3-3 mark and 3.70 ERA.