James Paxton is yet another player claimed by the New York Yankees injury bug.
James Paxton is having an MRI. He felt discomfort in his forearm/elbow.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) August 20, 2020
Paxton official diagnosis: strained flexor. Still, a likely IL situation
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 21, 2020
And 2020 continues to just be the absolute worst year.
Whenever a pitcher complains of elbow and forearm discomfort, the smart money is on a UCL injury requiring Tommy John surgery.