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

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

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.

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