Mariners ace Paxton on the DL

In the middle of the wild-card race in the American League, the Seattle Mariners will likely be without left-handed ace James Paxton of Ladner, B.C., for at least three weeks because of a pectoral strain. Paxton was put on the 10-day disabled list Friday, a day after he was pulled in the seventh inning of his start against the Los Angeles Angels. Paxton was optimistic it was a minor injury, but an MRI Friday morning confirmed a stint on the disabled list and another blow for the Mariners’ post-season chances. Paxton was working his way into the conversation for Cy Young Award consideration. Paxton is 12-3 with a 2.78 ERA in 20 starts.