Yankees' James Paxton (back) throws pain-free Wednesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton played catch pain-free Wednesday for the first time since undergoing back surgery.
Paxton had a cyst removed from his spine on February 5. The 31-year-old left-hander said mid-May is the earliest he will be ready to make his season debut.
numberFire's models currently project Paxton for a 4.01 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 152 strikeouts and 44 walks this season.
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