Worth noting

• Entering Thursday, second baseman Robinson Cano had reached base in 28 consecutive games, marking the longest streak of his career and the longest active streak in the Majors. In his last eight games, Cano owns six multi-hit games and is batting .469 (15-for-32) with five doubles, a home run and eight RBIs.

• Left-hander James Paxton (lat strain) played catch Thursday and is scheduled to make his first rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. Paxton hasn't pitched since April 8 and went 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two starts before the injury.

• Right-hander Taijuan Walker (shoulder impingement) will throw a three-inning simulated game Friday where he'll be limited to about 50 pitches, manager Lloyd McClendon said. After that, the club will decide whether he's ready for a rehab assignment.