White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper indicated Sunday that Felipe Paulino is pitching without any restrictions.

The 30-year-old hurler has a strong chance of making the Opening Day rotation as long as he makes it through the spring healthy. His ability to generate strikeouts makes him appealing in all fantasy formats.

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper noted Sunday that Felipe Paulino has a "real good chance" at earning a spot in the White Sox Opening Day rotation.

The highly-talented 30-year-old missed the entire 2013 season due to shoulder injuries. Before the injury, he had a major breakout with the Royals in 2012, where he posted a 1.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 39/15 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings. He makes for a very intriguing flyer in mixed league drafts.

White Sox signed RHP Felipe Paulino.

No word yet on the terms of the agreement. Paulino sat out for the entire 2013 season due to shoulder issues, but he's expected to carry a clean bill of health into the spring of 2014 and is capable of a big bounceback summer. The 30-year-old righty had a 1.67 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings with the Royals in 2012.

Felipe Paulino has elected to become a free agent.

Paulino sat out the 2013 season due to lingering shoulder issues. But he's expected to be ready for spring training next February and should draw offers this winter. The 30-year-old righty had a 1.67 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings with Kansas City in 2012.

Royals activated RHP Felipe Paulino from the 60-day disabled list.

Paulino underwent surgery on his right shoulder in mid-September, an operation that included a cyst removal from the back of his shoulder and also rotator cuff and labrum cleaning up. While Paulino expects to be fine by spring training, it's possible that he could be non-tendered.

Felipe Paulino underwent surgery on his right shoulder last week.

Paulino had a cyst removed from the back of his shoulder and also had his rotator cuff and labrum cleaned up. "They first tried to decompress the nerve, and when they went inside, they found a big cyst in the back of my shoulder that was pinching my nerve. That's what was causing my weakness and soreness in my shoulder," Paulino said. "He removed that and everything was good. I'm good right now, because he also cleaned out my rotator cuff, my labrum and everything around it. I expect to be back and playing catch again in two weeks." While Paulino expects to be fine by spring training, it's possible that he could be non-tendered.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to renewed shoulder soreness.

Paulino has dealt with multiple setbacks while working his way back from Tommy John surgery and seems unlikely to return this season. The 29-year-old right-hander is a non-tender candidate this winter.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) will move his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Omaha Friday.

Paulino's recovery from Tommy John surgery has been stalled by back and shoulder issues, but he's back on track. The righty should should the Royals sometime next month. "I'm a little off mechanically, but that's normal," Paulino said. "I haven't pitched much in a long time, but I'm focused on working those mechanics. Everything - back, shoulder, elbow - feels good, so I'm happy with where I'm at right now."

Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) resumed a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas Saturday.

Paulino allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over three innings of work. The right-hander had his rehab stalled for nearly eight weeks due to back and shoulder soreness. He'll be an option for the rotation later this month but could come back as a reliever.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) threw a successful two-inning simulated game on Thursday.

"He threw the ball well," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "Good zip on his fastball, good breaking ball. Command was a little inconsistent like you would expect it to be, but he threw the ball well." Paulino has had a couple starts and stops in the rehab from Tommy John surgery, but he now appears to be back on track. He'll throw one more simulated game Monday before resuming a rehab assignment.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Monday.

The next step is two simulated innings on Thursday and three simulated innings on July 30. If those two sessions go well, he should be able to resume a rehab assignment. Paulino has had to start and stop his rehab a couple times but should return sometime next month if he can avoid any more setbacks.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) will throw a full bullpen session on Friday.

Paulino has been shut down recently with a sore shoulder, but he's feeling much better and could resume his rehab assignment soon if Friday's session goes well. "I feel good," he insisted. "What they really want to see is how my shoulder feels the day after my bullpen. That's the only concern. My back (an earlier ailment) is fine. And my elbow is fine."

Felipe Paulino (elbow, back, shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this Friday.

It will be a big test for the rehabbing right-hander, who is on his way back from Tommy John surgery and has been bothered recently by back and shoulder discomfort. There is no timetable for his return to Kansas City.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, back) experienced shoulder soreness after a simulated game on Tuesday and will not resume his rehab assignment Sunday as originally scheduled.

Paulino already had to be shut down from his rehab assignment earlier this month due to stiffness in his lower back, but now his shoulder is giving him issues. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, he'll need to make several starts before the Royals consider bringing him back to the majors. He's nowhere close right now.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, back) will restart his rehab assignment Sunday at Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Paulino had to be shut down in the middle of a rehab assignment earlier this month after experiencing stiffness in his lower back. He is on the long road to recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

Felipe Paulino (elbow, back) is hoping to resume his rehab assignment this weekend.

Paulino was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier this month due to lower back stiffness, but he threw a 65-pitch simulated game Tuesday with no issues. He made just one rehab start before the back malady and will need a few more outings before being an option to rejoin the Royals' rotation. "All my stuff is ready, all I need is to just compete," Paulino said. "I need to throw in some game situations and test my arm."

Felipe Paulino (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to lower back stiffness.

Paulino was scratched from a scheduled rehab start on Sunday due to the injury. It's considered minor, though, so he should be pitching again soon. "I don't think it's anything major. Very minor," Royals manager Ned Yost said.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) was scratched from a scheduled rehab start on Sunday due to back stiffness.

The Royals are viewing it as a minor setback, as Paulino could be ready to return to the hill on Wednesday. "We want to see him have a good side session and a functional return on fielding his position," trainer Nick Kenney said, "for us to feel comfortable with him pitching on Wednesday." Paulino tossed five scoreless inning in his first rehab outing last week.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) struck out six over five scoreless innings in his first rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas Tuesday.

Paulino allowed only two hits and two walks in the outing and threw 42 of 67 pitches for strikes in an impressive first rehab outing. The right-hander will need a handful of rehab starts before likely rejoining the Royals' rotation around the All-Star break.

Felipe Paulino (elbow) expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Paulino figures to need a handful of rehab starts as he continues to build strength in his elbow following Tommy John surgery last July. If all goes well, the 29-year-old should be an option for the Royals' rotation around the All-Star break.