Paxton feels ready for Minors rehab stint

5/28/15: James Paxton leaves the game after injuring a finger on his pitching hand on a pitch to Brandon MossARLINGTON -- James Paxton threw 30 pitches in two innings of simulated game conditions Tuesday at Globe Life Park, and the Mariners left-hander said he's feeling good enough to begin a Minor League rehab soon.

Paxton has been sidelined for 2 1/2 months with a strained middle finger on his throwing hand, but threw without any issues while facing Mariners coaches Chris Woodward and Andy Van Slyke in a pair of 15-pitch innings.

"It felt great," the 26-year-old Canadian said. "I just wanted to get the ball down, execute a few pitches and overall have no pain at all, which is what I had. So…