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.

Xavier Paul returned to action on Saturday July 2.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pirates claimed OF Xavier Paul off waivers from the Dodgers.

Paul was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last Monday. He has posted some strong numbers in the minors and the Bucs will hope that his talent shines with a change of scenery. The 26-year-old outfielder has 160 big league plate appearances to his name.

Dodgers designated OF Xavier Paul for assignment.

He was cleared to make space for Jerry Sands on the 40-man roster. Paul, 26, has put up some impressive numbers in the Pacific Coast League, but has a measly .233/.280/.329 batting line over 160 major league appearances. There's a chance someone could have interest.

Xavier Paul was called up from the minors on Saturday April 2.

Dodgers placed OF Xavier Paul on the minor league disabled list with with cervical spine inflammation in his neck.

Ouch. Hopefully these are just fancy words for 'stiff neck,' especially with Manny Ramirez rumored to be placed on waivers at any time. Paul is already 25 and has repeated Triple-A three times, so the longer he stays in the minor leagues, the more his star dims. He has some speed, but the power is suspect and hasn't translated to the major leagues. He may only be a fourth outfielder in the end.

Dodgers optioned OF Xavier Paul to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paul was called up in early July to provide depth in the Dodgers' outfield while Manny Ramirez nursed a calf injury. But outfielder Scott Podsednik was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline and Paul will head back to Triple-A. He's hit .231/.277/.314 in 121 at-bats this year.

Xavier Paul went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Tuesday against the Giants.

The Dodgers went with Jamey Carroll on Monday, but Paul is their best option in left field with Manny Ramirez is out. We'll see if Joe Torre learns to trust him. He doesn't appear to, at least not against southpaws.

Xavier Paul went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk Saturday in his first game since being recalled.

Paul is the Dodgers' fourth-best outfielder when everyone is healthy, and he deserves to play regularly while Manny Ramirez is out. Maybe he'll get that opportunity this time.

Dodgers recalled OF Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paul has hit .281 with a .732 OPS and six extra-base hits in 57 at-bats this season for the Dodgers and will see a nice helping of playing time over the next few weeks as Manny Ramirez recovers from a hamstring strain. He is probably worth a look in deeper NL-only leagues.

Dodgers optioned OF Xavier Paul to Triple-A Albuquerque.

As expected. With a .281/.328/.404 batting line in 57 at-bats this season, Paul has impressed while filling in for Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier. He could be given a legitimate chance at regular playing time next season if Manny leaves via free agency.

Dodgers recalled OF Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paul batted .276/.323/.483 with five extra-base hits in 31 plate appearances with the club while Manny Ramirez was on the disabled list earlier this season. Now he'll get the chance to fill in for Andre Ethier for a few weeks. The 25-year-old Paul was batting .388/.430/.600 with four homers and 11 RBI through his first 80 at-bats with the Isotopes.

Xavier Paul was lifted from Triple-A Albuquerque's game Saturday night.

Dodgers manager Joe Torre said that Paul was lifted after being hit by a thrown ball, but that he could be Andre Ethier's replacement if he needs lands on the disabled list. Paul played well during his last stint in the majors, hitting .276/.323/.483 with five extra-base hits in his 31 plate appearances while filling in for Manny Ramirez.

Dodgers optioned OF Xavier Paul to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paul acquitted himself well during his brief time in the majors, hitting .276/.323/.483 with five extra-base hits in his 31 plate appearances. He'll head back down to Triple-A as Manny Ramirez is expected to be activated before Saturday's game.

Xavier Paul is batting leadoff against the Pirates on Friday.

Interesting. Dodgers manager Joe Torre had used Russell Martin out of the No. 1 spot over the last two games as Rafael Furcal, but he's relying on the rookie tonight. Paul has amassed a .359 on-base percentage in the minor leagues and possesses good speed, but he's still prone to the strikeout.

Dodgers recalled outfielder Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paul was off to a .361/.409/.574 start for the Isotopes. He offers more offensive upside and a far better glove than Garret Anderson, so it'd be nice to see him get a chance to start against right-handers while Manny Ramirez is out.