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Paulo Orlando: Cut by White Sox
The White Sox released Paulo Orlando from his minor-league contract last week, Kegan Lowe of Baseball America reports.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.
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White Sox's Paulo Orlando: Traded to White Sox
Paulo Orlando was traded from the Dodgers to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed return Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.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.
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Dodgers' Paulo Orlando: Signed to minors deal by Dodgers
Paulo Orlando signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Orlando posted a wRC+ of 2 (no, that's not a typo) 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 get more than a handful of major-league at-bats this season.
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Paulo Orlando: Slated to hit free agency
Paulo Orlando was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Friday and will become a minor-league free agent.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.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Sent back to Omaha
Paulo Orlando was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.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.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
Paulo Orlando was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.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 Kansas City Royals this year, he's hit just .177 with a .422 OPS and 23 strikeouts.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Optioned to Omaha
Paulo Orlando was sent back down to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.In a corresponding move, the Kansas City Royals activated Lucas Duda (foot) from the DL. Orlando hasn't been able to find a groove 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.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Heads to bench Wednesday
Paulo Orlando is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, 610 Sports Radio - KC reports.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.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Gets fourth straight start
Paulo Orlando will start in center field and bat fifth Sunday against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.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 Kansas City Royals' unsettled situation at designated hitter still presents another avenue to at-bats for Orlando.
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Royals' Paulo Orlando: Recalled from Omaha
Paulo Orlando was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.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.