New York Yankees left-handed starting pitcher James Paxton, who has not played since Aug. 20 because of a strained flexor tendon in his left arm, will not return to the field before the end of the regular season on Sept. 27.
Per Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com, Paxton was placed on the 45-day injured list on Wednesday. He had previously been on the 10-day IL retroactive to Aug. 26 but experienced a setback last week when he experienced discomfort during a throwing program on flat ground.
He is eligible to be activated for the American League Division Series if the Yanks advance to that round, but as Caldera noted, "he's unlikely to provide much length if he's even healthy by then.