Mariners activate Paxton, call up Vincej

Left-hander James Paxton was activated off the 10-day disabled list so he can start the Mariners’ series opener Monday night against the Astros at Safeco Field, while third baseman Kyle Seager was placed on paternity leave. The club called up infielder Zach Vincej from Triple-A Tacoma to add another infielder in Seager’s absence, while first baseman Daniel Vogelbach was optioned back to Tacoma.