only 13 starts due to an extended stint on the disabled list. His injury woes would continue into the 2015 season, during which he would appear in only 13 starts for the second consecutive season. In 2016, Paxton was in competition for a rotation spot in spring training, but after posting an ERA of over 9, he was optioned to AAA. He was recalled a few months later after Félix Hernández landed on the disabled list. Paxton started the 2017 season for the Mariners with 0.00 ERA over his first three starts. He won the American League Player of the Week Award for April 10–16 after pitching a combined 15 scoreless innings in two wins. On May 5, 2017, Paxton was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left forearm strain. Paxton pitched exceedingly well in July, going 6–0. He and Adrián Beltré were the co-winners of the American League Player of the Week Award for July 24–30, and he was also the AL Pitcher of the Month for July. However, on August 10, Paxton strained his left pectoral muscle pitching against the LA Angels, putting him on the disabled list once again. He tied for the major league lead in wild pitches, with 15. In 2018, before his start against the Minnesota Twins, Paxton gained national media attention when a bald eagle, which had been participating in a patriotic pre-game ceremony, flew around and landed on Paxton. Paxton, who reacted calmly, later stated, "No, I wasn't going to run. I figured I'm not going to outrun an eagle, so I might as well see what happens." On May 2, 2018, against the Oakland Athletics, Paxton struck out a career-high 16 batters, but the bullpen behind him faltered, and the Mariners lost 3–2. On May 8, 2018, Paxton threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. He threw 99 pitches while issuing three walks in a 5–0 victory, becoming the second Canadian to throw a no-hitter (the first was Dick Fowler of the Philadelphia Athletics, pitching against the St. Louis Browns on September 9, 1945). He is also the first Canadian Major League pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Canada, and the first Seattle Mariners pitcher to throw a no-hitter in a road game. He was placed on the disabled list on July 13, 2018, with a back injury. He finished the season 11–6 with