Royals acquired RHP Felipe Paulino from the Rockies for cash.

Paulino is going to join up with the Royals' bullpen on Friday. The right-hander was desingated for assignment by the Rox earlier this week after posting an ugly 7.36 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 14 2/3 relief innings.

Rockies designated RHP Felipe Paulino for assignment.

Greg Reynolds was scratched from his Saturday start at Colorado Springs and is likely to replace Paulino on the active roster before Sunday's game. Paulino will depart with an ugly 7.36 ERA and 2.05 WHIP, posted across 14 2/3 innings pitched.

The Rays are looking outside the organization for bullpen help, with the Rockies' Felipe Paulino and the Reds' Jose Arredondo possibly of interest to them.

It's not clear if the St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin threw those names out simply because they're out of options or if he's heard that they're definite targets. Either way, Rays manager Joe Maddon isn't hiding the fact that they're looking for external help. "There's still the opportunity to do some other things that we're looking into externally," Maddon said. "Just a couple other little things going on, obviously I'd-have-to-shoot-you-if-I-told-you kind of stuff."

The Rockies have informed Felipe Paulino that he's moving to the bullpen.

The Rockies made the decision after Paulino gave up four runs on eight hits and two walks against the White Sox on Tuesday. He was considered the favorite to replace Aaron Cook in the starting rotation, but now the club will likely consider Esmil Rogers, Clayton Mortensen and perhaps even John Maine if he's feeling strong enough after shoulder surgery.

Rockies and RHP Felipe Paulino avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $790,000 contract.

The Rox acquired Paulino from the Astros earlier this offseason for infielder Clint Barmes, who is expected to start at shortstop down in Texas. Paulino was eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter and is expected to compete for a rotation spot in spring camp this March.

New acquisition Felipe Paulino will work as a starter for the Rockies during spring training.

He has the bullpen as a fallback option, but Paulino has a legitimate chance of being part of the opening day rotation. Paulino has an ERA approaching 6.00 over his two-plus big league seasons, but he's struck out nearly a batter per inning and has big upside if he can harness the walks.

Rockies acquired RHP Felipe Paulino from the Astros for INF Clint Barmes.

A potential coup for Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. Paulino, 27, has a 5.83 ERA over 208 1/3 big league innings, but has done so with solid peripherals, averaging 8.1 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9. If he can keep the ball in the ballpark -- something he managed to do this past season -- and stay off the disabled list, he could do well in Colorado. At the very least, the Rockies have found themselves some insurance for their rotation.

Astros activated RHP Felipe Paulino from the 60-day disabled list.

Paulino has been shelved since June 20 because of shoulder inflammation. The righty had a 4.40 ERA through 14 starts before the injury, but will be used as a reliever for the rest of the season. He's not fantasy relevant at this point.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Sunday.

Paulino has been out since June 20 because of shoulder inflammation. He will be used as a reliever despite making all 14 of his appearances earlier this season as a starter. "We're going to have to pick the times to use him," Astros manager Brad Mills said. "It's going to take him longer to get loose and get ready."

The Astros will soon make a decision on whether to bring Felipe Paulino (shoulder) back this season.

The righty was upbeat Friday, a day after a simulated game. "I'm a little sore today, like normal the day after I pitch," Paulino said. "I think it's a good step for me today." He hasn't pitched since June 20 because of shoulder inflammation, but updates on him have been positive for the last month, so it seems like there's a good chance he'll be back in some capacity at the end of the season.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) threw a successful simulated game Thursday.

"Everything is coming along well," Paulino told MLB.com. "I'll see how I feel [Friday] and what the next step is to be ready. Let me see how my arm feels [Friday], and after that we'll see what we are going to do the next few days." It sounds like he could be back with the Astros within the next week. They still haven't decided whether he will start or relieve.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) is expected to throw a second simulated game on Wednesday.

Paulino threw a two-inning simulated game on Saturday and reported no pain or discomfort in his shoulder. The Astros are still deciding whether to bring the right-hander back as a starter or long reliever.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) threw a 45-pitch simulated game Saturday.

Astros manager Brad Mills said Paulino felt and looked good. He could head out on a rehab assignment within a week and is likely to return to the Astros as a reliever around the middle of September.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Saturday.

He'll throw approximately 40-45 pitches. Paulino still hopes to return this season, but most likely as a reliever. It's nice to see he's feeling healthy again, but that squashes all of his fantasy value.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) threw off the mound for first time in several weeks Monday.

"For the first day on the hill, I felt pretty good," said Paulino. "I threw 30 pitches of fastballs, and I'll throw another one Wednesday with breaking pitches." Paulino has been on the disabled list since June 21 due to right shoulder tendinitis. He still hopes to return this season, perhaps as early as next week. He would likely be limited to relief duty, however.

Ronny Paulino (shoulder) got good news from a visit to Dr. James Andrews Thursday, as Andrews agreed with the team doctor's diagnosis that the righty has inflammation and will not require surgery.

"Dr. Andrews conferred with the team diagnosis," Paulino said. "He said there is inflammation in the rotator cuff, and he also said there is improvement." Paulino hasn't progressed despite already missing six weeks with the shoulder ailment. He still hopes to pitch again this season, but the Astros won't push him. "The prognosis is he's going to need a lot more rest," Astros manager Brad Mills said. "There's no timetable yet."

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) was unable to throw a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews.

Paulino has been on the disabled list since late June and is eligible to return on August 19. But he could need surgery to repair his ailing shoulder. The righty had a 4.40 ERA through 14 starts before the injury.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) is optimistic about his chances of pitching again this season.

Saturday Paulino was moved to the 60-day DL, but he says that things are progressing with his strained rotator ruff following a setback last month. "Everything is going well so far," Paulino said. He plans to throw a short bullpen session either Wednesday or Friday of this week and is eligible to return from the DL on August 19.

Astros transferred RHP Felipe Paulino from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

He hasn't pitched since June 21 with a mild right rotator cuff strain. Paulino recently suffered a setback and is probably a month or so away from a return. He showed potential earlier this season, posting a 4.40 ERA through 14 starts.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) suffered a setback and is scheduled for an MRI in Houston on Saturday.

Paulino was scheduled to return from the disabled list to start against the Cubs on Tuesday, but the tendinitis in his shoulder has apparently resurfaced. As of now, Tuesday's starter in TBA.