Paulino had been playing in the Atlantic League for the Sugar Land Skeeters before the Astros picked him up. He'll likely serve as organizational depth at Triple-A, though he could be an option for a spot start if needed. Paulino last appeared in the big leagues back in 2014, when he accrued an 11.29 ERA with a 14:12 K:BB over 18.1 innings (four starts).

Pauino has spent parts of six seasons since 2007 in the Major's. He's versatile as he can start games as well as come out of the bullpen. His career record is 13-34 and hosts a 5.22 career ERA. The Indians are giving him a chance to succeed in the minors, so for Paulino, hopefully he'll pitch well enough to get a shot in the big league's once again.

Felipe Paulino made four relief appearances in the spring for the Red Sox and allowed one run on two hits with a walk and three strikeouts over four innings (2.25 ERA, 0.75 WHIP) but was released shortly before the team broke camp. He's pitched for the Whote Sox and Royals most recently, but hasn't had a whole lot of success as evidenced by his career 5.22 ERA and 2.17 K?BB. He'll work out of the minor initially and could earn a call-up as a long-reliever maybe.

Paulino did not make the 25-man roster and was subsequently cut from the Sox roster. Boston will look internal for their long-relief option like Henry Owens or Matt Barnes.