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| Josh Paul has been signed to a minor league deal by the Astros,according to MLB.com. He will report to Triple-A Round Rock this week. He holds no fantasy value as he only hit .190 over 105 at-bats with Tampa Bay in 2007. |
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| The Rays have agreed to a minor league contract with Josh Paul, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He'll have to hold off Shawn Riggans and Mike Defilice in order to keep his job as the Rays' backup catcher in 2008. |
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| Josh Paul will get his third straight start tonight. Paul started Sunday because he was 4-for-8 in his career against Orioles starter Erik Bedard (though he proceeded to strike out in all three plate appearances), according to the Tampa Tribune. Maddon said he plans to have Paul behind the plate when Edwin Jackson (tonight's starter) pitches after they worked together well in Jackson's last start. |
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| The Devil Rays reinstated catcher Josh Paul from the 60-day disabled list on Friday, according to the AP. He had been sidelined since May 20 because of a left elbow injury. Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said Paul will start Saturday's game against Boston. |
Our View: He could easily claim the starting job if he can hit better than Dioner Navarro's .178 average.
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| Josh Paul (left elbow strain) took batting practice and is scheduled to play for Vero Beach on Monday, the AP reports. |
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| As expected, the Devil Rays placed Josh Paul on the disabled list on Thursday. Shawn Riggans was recalled to replace Paul on their roster. Paul sustained a sprained left elbow during Saturday's game, an injury that could cost him the next six to eight weeks of action. |
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| Josh Paul is expected to go on the disabled list Thursday, the Tampa Tribune reports. He's dealing with a sore left elbow. |
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| Josh Paul could go on the disabled list later this week with a sore left elbow. Manager Joe Maddon has stated that Paul is available only in an emergency, according to the AP. |
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| Josh Paul has a hyperextend left elbow that is expected to put him on the disabled list. "We have to really take a good look at that," manager Joe Maddon told the Tampa Tribune. "He's very sore today and we have to make sure that he's going to be fine." Tampa is expected to use Paul only as their emergency catcher until Shawn Riggans comes off the minor league disabled list in a few days.
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| Josh Paul was unavailable for yesterday's game after taking a hard slide from Miguel Olivo the day before. Manager Joe Maddon said initial tests on Paul's left arm were negative, according to the St. Petersburg Times. It doesn't sound serious, but more will be known about his status after he's examined further today. |
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| Josh Paul hit off a tee Monday but wasn't in the lineup Tuesday due to his sore hand, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Joe Maddon said he expects Paul back Thursday. |
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| Josh Paul was hit on his right hand by a ball during Friday's game, according to the Tampa Tribune. It's believed that he sustained only a bruise, but results of yesterday's X-rays should be released today or tomorrow. |
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| The Devil Rays won their abritration hearing against Josh Paul over the weekend, according to the Tampa Tribune. Paul was looking to be paid $940,000 but will be paid $625,000, instead. |
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