Paulsen was released by the Twins on Monday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen batted just .230 with a 20.3 percent strikeout rate in 74 at-bats with Triple-A Rochester, so the Twins decided to cut ties with him in order to make room for the higher-upside prospects in their system. Despite being kicked out of the organization, the 29-year-old does have quite a bit of quality MLB service time to his name, so he could find a new job fairly soon with an organization needing depth in the corner outfield spots or at first base.

Paulsen was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen was hoping to catch on with some reserve at-bats at first base, outfield and designated hitter, but Minnesota instead will stash him at Triple-A Rochester. Don't be surprised if the lefty bat gets a chance in the bigs during the 2017 season. AL-only fantasy players can keep him on their watch lists.

Paulsen (calf) struck out as a pinch hitter in Sunday's loss to Boston. He's been told he won't make the final 25-man roster, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen missed some time after being kicked in the calf in a spring training game last week, but looks fine for the regular season. Paulsen hit just .217/.258/.304 for the Rockies last season. He spent most of his time at Triple-A Albuquerque where he hit .278 with a .765 OPS. He may spend most of his season at Triple-A again this year and provide depth.

Paulsen (calf) is reportedly ok after being kicked in the calf during Monday's spring league game, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen had to be helped off the field after suffering the lower leg injury, but luckily it doesn't appear to be anything serious. It's still unknown how long he'll be held out for, so consider him day-to-day until the Twins note otherwise.

Paulsen was forced to exit Monday's game after his heel was stepped on, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen had to be helped off the field after Jonathan Davis stepped on his heel hustling out a ground ball. It's unclear how long the heel issue will keep the 29-year-old sidelined, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Paulsen signed a minor league contract with Minnesota that includes an invite to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen hit just .217/.258/.304 for the Rockies last season. He spent most of his time at Triple-A Albuquerque where he hit .278 with a .765 OPS. The Twins have a logjam at first base and DH, so it's hard to see Paulsen adding anything other than minor league depth.

Paulsen was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies outrighted both Paulsen and Rafael Ynoa on Thursday just two days after designating them for assignment. Paulsen remains in the Rockies' organization, but he's no longer on the 40-man roster and is unlikely to be back up with the big league club this season. He had an opportunity to lock in an everyday role with the Rockies this season but he notched a .217/.258/.304 slash line that forced manager Walt Weiss to look in a different direction at first base.

Paulsen was designated for assignment on Tuesday, the Denver Post's Nick Kosmider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paulsen was given a chance to stake his claim as the team's first baseman of the future this year, but that campaign never really took off, as he hit .217/.258/.304 before being demoted to Triple-A in mid May. He could continue to serve as organizational depth, but the team seems confident moving in a different direction long term. Gerardo Parra, Stephen Cardullo, Mark Reynolds and Jordan Patterson will occupy a timeshare at first base over the final month of the season.

Paulsen was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephen Cardullo was brought up in a corresponding move, and while Cardullo has played mostly in the outfield corners this year with Albuquerque, he could see some chances at first base along with Daniel Descalso. Paulsen flopped in his audition in place of Mark Reynolds (hand), going 3-for-26 with nine strikeouts, but he figures to be back in early September.

Paulsen is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel Descalso will get the nod to start at first as Colorado gives Paulsen the night off. Paulsen has yet to find his rhythm at the plate since joining the Rockies on Aug. 12, as he's gone just 1-for-12 since.