Royals activated RHP Felipe Paulino from the 15-day disabled list.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) is expected to rejoin the Royals' starting rotation Saturday against the Yankees. Paulino threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings Monday at Double-A Northwest Arkansas in what was his final minor league rehab start. Luis Mendoza will shift to the bullpen.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings Monday in his second rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Paulino allowed just four hits while striking out five and walking none. That should be good enough for him to rejoin the Royals' rotation, which will send Luis Mendoza into a long relief role.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) is making another rehab start Monday at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Paulino threw 75 pitches his last time out and could be ready to rejoin the Royals later this week if all goes well on Monday. He's been on the disabled list since the end of spring training with right elbow soreness.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) is expected to join the Royals in Minnesota this weekend in order for the big league staff to get a first-hand evaluation on his strained elbow. Paulino experienced no problems Wednesday while throwing 75 pitches over a four-inning rehab stint at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Assuming the major league training staff likes what they see, Paulino will throw a bullpen session Saturday before joining the rotation next week. He'll replace Luis Mendoza.

Felipe Paulino (forearm) allowed three runs over four innings Wednesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas in his first minor league rehab start Paulino gave up four hits (including a home run) while fanning eight and walking a pair. He threw a total of 75 pitches, so it shouldn't be much longer before he rejoins the Royals' starting rotation. Luis Mendoza is expected to get the boot from the rotation once he's ready.

Felipe Paulino (forearm) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Northwest Arkansas. Paulino was cleared after throwing three innings in an extended spring training game Friday without incident. He's likely to replace Luis Mendoza in the rotation once he's deemed ready to return.

Felipe Paulino (forearm) pitched three innings in an extended spring training game Friday. He was routinely clocked in the 96 to 99 mph range. Paulino has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season. He is expected to begin his rehab assignment in Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Felipe Paulino (forearm) will make his first appearance in an extended spring training game Monday. Paulino will throw around 35 pitches. The 28-year-old right-hander has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season with a forearm strain. He's aiming to join the Royals' rotation in a couple weeks.

Felipe Paulino (forearm strain) is scheduled to throw to hitters Thursday. Paulino made it through a bullpen session Monday with no issues. If all goes well Thursday, he could begin a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old right-hander has a chance to join the Royals' rotation by the end of the month.