The Seattle Mariners plan to welcome back Felix Hernandez and James Paxton to their rotation next week, additions the team hopes can ignite a late surge up the AL wild-card standings.
Both pitchers threw simulated games in Seattle on Friday. Manager Scott Servais said the plan is for each to throw bullpen sessions early next week before rejoining the rotation.
"Very encouraging, positive signs, and both guys look on track to get in the rotation next week," Servais told reporters, according to The Seattle Times.
"You might see one in Texas (for a series that starts Monday) and one in Houston (for a series that starts Friday)," Servais said.