4 years agoSeattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton made his Cactus League debut Sunday and looked strong, striking out eight batters in 4 1/3 innings. Paxton allowed one run while allowing two hits and two walks. Aside from the impressive strikeout total, also important to note is that Paxton threw his fastball up to 97 MPH, signaling that he is just about ready for the start of the regular season. Visa issues had held him out of game action, but he has managed to ramp up just fine. If this outing is any indication, Paxton could be a major bargain at a last-round price.--Doug Goldring - RotoBaller
Source: Daniel Kramer