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Xavier Paul | Outfielder

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (28) / 2/25/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 206
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Xavier Paul has hit whenever he's been called upon by the Reds, slashing .270/.400/.405 over 90 plate appearances.
Since he was called up by the Reds last July, Paul has hit as well as any reserve outfielder, batting .294/.389/.438 with four homers and 20 RBI in 160 at-bats. Paul has cost Cincy four runs below replacement defensively in limited opportunities this year, so he'll have to keep his lumber warm to steal at-bats. May 22 - 5:14 AM

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Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Reds purchased the contract of OF Xavier Paul from Triple-A Louisville.

Paul recently signed a minor league deal with the Reds after opting out of his contract with the Nationals. The 27-year-old has a .246/.288/.341 batting line over 411 plate appearances in the majors and can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 03:46:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Reds signed OF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract.

Paul opted out of his deal with the Nationals last week. He's reported to Triple-A Louisville and will give the Reds some depth there.
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 10:32:00 AM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul has elected free agency.

Paul evidently had the ability to opt out of his minor league contract with the Nationals. The 27-year-old outfielder was hitting .318/.379/.517 with eight homers, 44 RBI and an .896 OPS through 59 games with Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 03:19:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Nationals signed OF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract.

Paul hit just .255/.292/.346 with two home runs in 262 plate appearances this past year for the Dodgers and Pirates. He'll serve as outfield depth with the Nats.
Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 09:54:00 AM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Pirates released OF Xavier Paul.

Paul's nightmare offseason continues. His name was used in an identity hoax earlier this month in Australia, the Pirates DFA'd him 10 days ago, and now he's been given his walking papers. MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch writes that the Pirates expressed interest in Paul returning, but he cannot resign with the organization until May 16, per baseball rules, which makes a reunion unlikely. The 26-year-old outfielder batted .255/.292/.346 with two homers, 20 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a .638 OPS over 262 plate appearances this season between the Dodgers and Pirates.
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 02:27:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Pirates designated OF Xavier Paul for assignment.

This offseason hasn't been kind to Paul, whose name was used in an identity hoax earlier this month in Australia. The 26-year-old outfielder batted .255/.292/.346 with two homers, 20 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a .638 OPS over 262 plate appearances this season between the Dodgers and Pirates. He will become a free agent if he is not claimed.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 09:28:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul's name was involved in a fraud attempt down in the Australian Baseball League.

According to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch, former minor league outfielder Breland Brown posed as an agent and told ABL officials that Paul would play in the Australian league this offseason if Brown himself was also invited. When Paul didn't show, authorities were alerted and Brown's attempt at landing a contract were thwarted. It's an odd news item, but Paul should ultimately espace the fiasco unscathed.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 03:07:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul picked up a pinch-hit single in his return to action Saturday.

It's the first time Paul has been on the field since he was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a tweaked hamstring. He should be available to start Sunday, if needed.
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 02:51:00 AM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul tested out his hamstring by running before Friday's game and felt good.

Paul was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup after his right hamstring tightened up on him. It sounds like he could be ready to play sometime over the weekend.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 12:01:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to tightness in his right hamstring.

The Pirates will reevaluated Paul during the game and again on Thursday. Garrett Jones moved to right field to take Paul's place, with Matt Diaz sliding into Jones' spot at DH.
Related: Garrett Jones, Matt Diaz
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 07:30:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul picked up the Pirates' lone RBI in their 5-1 loss to the Indians on Friday.

Paul has now driven in three runs in his past three games, and is batting .341 in the month of June. His playing time in right field should only continue to increase until he cools off.
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 10:02:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul may soon start drawing more starts in right field.

Both Garrett Jones and Matt Diaz are struggling at the plate, while Paul is off to a 7-for-10 start this month. Paul is just a career .254 hitter, however, and has only one lifetime home run, making him a tough sell in NL-only leagues.
Related: Garrett Jones, Matt Diaz
Source: MLB.com
Sat, Jun 4, 2011 08:40:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul went 4-for-5 with a triple, two steals and three runs scored Thursday against the Mets.

Paul, who hit just .220 with three RBI in 41 at-bats in his first five weeks with the Pirates, has six hits and three RBI the last two days. With Jose Tabata struggling mightily against right-handers, one could argue the Pirates should be giving Paul more time in left field. Still, since they're really not a contender, despite their decent start, they're likely better off keeping Tabata in his full-time role.
Related: Jose Tabata
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 04:22:00 PM
Xavier Paul - OF - Reds

Xavier Paul went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

This was Paul's fourth game with the Pirates since being claimed off waivers from the Dodgers last week. It's also one of the best games of his career. Paul came into this game as a career .230 hitter at the major league level with just one homer and three steals in 148 at-bats. Leave him on waivers.
Sun, May 1, 2011 07:09:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset