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.