Paulsen went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and two walks in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Giants. Paulsen made his third consecutive start Friday and should be a mainstay in left field until Corey Dickerson (foot) returns from the DL. While he lacks premium power or speed, Paulsen projects as a useful contributor in the batting average category for those in deeper leagues, particularly in weeks where the Rockies have a series a Coors Field.

Paulsen was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. The 27-year-old Paulsen will be up for his first stint with the big club this season, replacing Corey Dickerson (foot) on the active roster. Paulsen is hitting .305/.374/.500 against right-handed pitching with Albuquerque this season and could spell Wilin Rosario occasionally at first base and perhaps see time in the corner outfield in Colorado.

The Rockies optioned Paulsen to the minors Sunday. Paulsen's lack of versatility likely worked against his chances of making the Rockies' Opening Day roster, as the club was more inclined to carry up-the-middle players on its bench rather than an additional first base/corner outfield type. The 27-year-old didn't help his cause by batting only .108 with 12 strikeouts over his 37 Cactus League at-bats. He's expected to spend most of the 2015 season at Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paulsen delivered a pinch-hit home run in Friday's loss to the Dodgers. The ninth-inning home run was Paulsen's third of the season, but it represented just his second at-bat in the last five games. While Paulsen could get a spot start over the final two games of the season, it doesn't look like the Rockies view him as somebody who can eventually become an everyday player.

Paulsen socked a two-run pinch-hit homer in Monday's 10-9 victory over the Rockies. Though he has a sample size of just 36 at-bats at the major league level, Paulsen has fared well with the transition to this point, posting a .417 average, two homers and six RBI across four stints with the big club this season. Unfortunately, Paulsen will struggle to see playing time so long as Justin Morneau remains healthy, limiting him primarily to pinch-hitting duties most nights.

Paulsen was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday. Paulsen has made a dozen appearances with the Rockies this season but has spent most of the year at Colorado Springs, batting .294/.378/.533 with 20 homers and 76 RBI in 117 games. A third-round pick in 2009, Paulsen will play second fiddle to Justin Morneau over the remainder of the season, as his inability to really play another other position will limit the options for manager Walt Weiss.

Paulsen was added to the Rockies' roster for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader as the 26th man. Paulsen got the nod with the Rockies needing an extra guy at first base with Justin Morneau dealing with a sore neck. Paulsen will start in place of Morneau on Sunday night and bat fifth against Reds starter Dylan Axelrod.

Paulsen was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Paulsen will head back down to the minors to make room for Michael Cuddyer (shoulder), but he figures to return once rosters expand. The 26-year-old Paulsen made just one start during his most recent stint with the big club.

Paulsen was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. Although he enjoyed regular starts at first base with the Rockies during his last stint in the big leagues, Paulsen looks on track to see mostly reserve duty this time around with the Rockies. With Justin Morneau healthy, Paulsen will be forced to compete for most of his playing time in the corner outfield, where the presence of Brandon Barnes and Drew Stubbs will make at-bats difficult to come by.

Rockies optioned 1B Ben Paulsen to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Paulsen had 10 hits in 22 at-bats while up with the Rockies, but he's no longer needed with Justin Morneau back from the DL. He'll be back later this season.