Felipe Paulino allowed two runs on six hits and two walks in five innings on Wednesday, taking a no-decision in Knasas City's 6-3 loss to the Tigers. Paulino struck out eight in just his second non-quality start in five outings. A pleasant surprise since coming over from the Rockies in late May, Paulino is the owner of a 4.17 ERA and 110/46 K/BB ratio in 118 2/3 innings of work as a Royal, and will get the Twins in Minnesota for his final start of the season on Tuesday.

Felipe Paulino was solid in picking up a no-decision Friday, permitting three runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings in a 7-6 win over the White Sox. He punched out three and was in line to pick up his fourth win before the bullpen coughed up the lead. Paulino has predictably faded after a terrific start with the Royals, but he's rebounded with three quality starts over his last four times out, including an 11-strikeout effort in his previous start. He'll try to improve his 4.12 Royals ERA next week likely in a rematch with Chicago.

Felipe Paulino fanned 11 while holding the Mariners to two runs and two hits in seven innings in a win Saturday. The Mariners' only two hits in the game were solo homers from Justin Smoak in the second and Mike Carp in the fourth. They combined to strikeout 16 times without ever working a walk against the combination of Paulino, Greg Holland and Joakim Soria. Paulino is starting to look like a keeper for the Royals, though the former Astro still needs to prove he can stay healthy.

Felipe Paulino returned to action on Monday September 5.

Felipe Paulino was knocked around for six runs over 4 1/3 innings Monday as part of a no-decision against the Athletics. Paulino hadn't started since August 26 due to back soreness and it's very possible he wasn't 100 percent. He walked a season-high six and threw two wild pitches. While the hard-throwing right-hander has a promising matchup against the Mariners this weekend, he has walked at least four batters in four out of his last five starts. We would look elsewhere for streaming options.

Felipe Paulino (back) is expected to be ready to make his scheduled start Monday against the Athletics. Paulino was scratched from his last outing due to back spasms, and there was concern that he might miss an additional start. But, he threw a bullpen session Saturday with no issues. Royals manager Ned Yost wanted to make sure the righty felt fine Sunday before officially clearing him for Monday. "He passed all of his tests (Saturday)," Yost said. "But we'll see how he feels (Sunday)." If Paulino should have a setback, Nate Adcock would get another spot start.

Felipe Paulino (back) might not be ready to make his next scheduled start Monday against the Athletics. Paulino was scratched from Wednesday's start due to back spasms and is apparently still having issues. Nate Adcock will make the start if he is unable to go.

Felipe Paulino was scratched from Wednesday's start against the Tigers due to back spasms. He'll likely get pushed back until later in the week. Nate Adock will make the start in his place Wednesday.

Felipe Paulino turned in one of his worst starts of the season on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and five walks in 5 1/3 innings of Kansas City's loss to the Yankees. He struck out four in falling to 1-9 on the season. Now the owner of a 3.76 ERA and 76/27 K/BB ratio through his first 83 2/3 innings in a Royals uniform, Paulino has another tough matchup lined up for Saturday, where he'll get the Red Sox at home.

Felipe Paulino is good to go for Monday's start after leaving Wednesday's outing with tightness in his lower back. We were wondering why Paulino left his last start after just five innings, and now we know why. Luckily, it appears at this point that his back is a non-issue.