Paulo Orlando CF FA Wed 8/28/19 2:39 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
The White Sox released Orlando from his minor-league contract last week, Kegan Lowe of Baseball America reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlando has played exclusively at the Triple-A level in 2019, slashing .235/.305/.419 with 12 home runs and six steals across 364 plate appearances between the White Sox and Dodgers organizations. Set to turn 34 years old in November, Orlando's chances of resurfacing in the majors appear slim.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Fri 5/10/19 5:52 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was traded from the Dodgers to the White Sox for an undisclosed return Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old has appeared in 278 career major-league games, hitting an uninspiring .263/.289/.384. He'll likely fill an organizational depth role in Chicago.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Fri 1/4/19 3:38 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlando posted a wRC+ of 2 in 93 plate appearances for the Royals last season, hitting .167/.194/.200. The 33-year-old's career .263/.289/.384 mark puts him firmly in organizational depth territory. It would be a surprise to see him make more than a handful of major-league at-bats this season.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Fri 11/2/18 2:05 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Friday and will become a minor-league free agent.
EDGE Analysis
This move frees up roster space for prospects in need of protection from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. Orlando appeared in just 25 games for the Royals in 2018, hitting .167/.194/.200. The 33-year-old figures to serve as organizational depth in 2019 wherever he winds up.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Tue 7/24/18 3:06 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
He was sent down to clear space for Adalberto Mondesi. Orlando logged a trio of starts during his most recent stint with the big club, going 1-for-11 with two strikeouts. The 32-year-old has hit below the Mendoza Line the past two years and may not get another extended look at the major-league level.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Fri 7/13/18 3:15 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, Rosell Herrera was placed on the paternity list. Orlando will be utilized as extra outfield depth while he's with the club. Across 22 games with the Royals this year, he's hit just .177 with a .422 OPS and 23 strikeouts.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Sat 6/23/18 1:38 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was sent back down to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, the Royals activated Lucas Duda (foot) from the DL. Orlando hasn't been able to find a grove with the big-league club this season, hitting just .177 with an unsightly .422 OPS across 22 games. Though it's likely Orlando will return to Kansas City at some point this season, don't expect him to make much of an impact.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Wed 6/20/18 5:00 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, 610 Sports Radio - KC reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlando has managed just four hits in eight games (28 at-bats) since returning from the disabled list, so he'll hit the bench to clear his head. Mike Moustakas is serving as designated hitter in his stead, with Alex Gordon, Rosell Herrera and Whit Merrifield covering the outfield from left to right.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Sun 6/10/18 3:41 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando will start in center field and bat fifth Sunday against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlando will receive his fourth consecutive start Sunday and looks like he may be the main beneficiary of the recent trade that sent outfielder Jon Jay to the Diamondbacks. The Kansas City outfield will become a little more crowded once Jorge Soler has recovered from the toe injury that has kept him out of the lineup for two straight games, but the Royals' unsettled situation at designated hitter still presents another avenue to at-bats for Orlando.
Paulo Orlando CF FA Thu 6/7/18 6:01 PM
Paulo Orlando
CF FA
Orlando was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Orlando has spent the last six weeks at the Triple-A level after appearing in 13 games for Kansas City to open the 2018 campaign. During those games, he slashed .191/.224/.234 with four RBI in 49 plate appearances. He will likely be utilized as a fourth or fifth outfielder and isn't expected to make much of an impact in the fantasy realm.