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Back in action at Triple-A Paris (lower body) has slashed .103/.133/.276 with a 1:12 BB:K in seven games since being activated from Triple-A Salt Lake's 7-day injured list Sept. 1.

Impact Paris had been out of action for nearly two months before he returned to the Salt Lake lineup. The 22-year-old has struggled to find a rhythm at the dish since being activated and is now holding down a weak .641 OPS with three home runs and five stolen bases over 111 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Salt Lake placed Paris on its 7-day injured list July 11 with an unspecified injury.

Impact Paris was sent to the Angels' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate July 20, but he never appeared in any games with the club before the ACL season ended July 25. The infielder could still be conducting his rehab in Arizona, but he'll likely need to report to Single-A Inland Empire or High-A Tri-City once he's ready to get in competitive at-bats before joining back up with Salt Lake. Paris had slashed .118/.224/.216 over 58 plate appearances with the Angels earlier in the season before being demoted to Salt Lake on June 8.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Salt Lake Paris was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Paris was called up May 9 to assist in the Angels' infield after Brandon Drury (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Paris struggled in 58 plate appearances, batting .118 with a 29.3 percent strikeout rate and will hand his spot on the active roster to Michael Stefanic.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Angels have faith in infielder Kyren Paris as Guardians come to Anaheim It’s not often that a player hitting .091 in Double-A gets a promotion to the big league team.For Los Angeles Angels infielder Kyren Paris,...

MAY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Launches first career homer Paris went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Astros.

Impact The 22-year-old gave the Angels all the offense they would need on the afternoon when he took Hunter Brown deep in the fifth inning. It was Paris' first career big-league homer in his 26th game, and while power isn't a big part of his game, he did slug 14 home runs in 113 contests for Double-A Rocket City in 2023. Paris got the start at second base Wednesday but slid over to shortstop, and he could be looking at a longer run at the latter position if Zach Neto (elbow) winds up missing significant time.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Angels edge Astros on Kyren Paris' first major league HR Tyler Anderson gave up one run in eight innings, Kyren Paris hit his first career major league home run, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the...

MAY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paris gets his first MLB homer on a 2-run shot to lead the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros

Rookie Kyren Paris hit a two-run shot for his first major league home run and Tyler Anderson pitched eight strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 win over the Houst...

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes thumb surgery Paris underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, MLB.com reports.

Impact Paris suffered the injury back on Sept. 16 and his season officially ended a couple days after that when he was placed on the 60-day injured list. He'll be rehabbing at the beginning of the offseason but is expected to be 100 percent for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Paris was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday due to a ligament tear in his left thumb.

Impact Paris was brought up Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake to get some opportunities in the big leagues, but he was sent for further evaluation Monday after injuring his left thumb. This diagnosis will force him to miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting thumb checked out Paris is scheduled to undergo further testing on his sore left thumb Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Paris had been slated to make a fourth consecutive start in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers but was scratched shortly before opening pitch due to the injury. The Angels are viewing Paris as day-to-day for now, but the upcoming tests should determine if he's dealing with anything beyond minor soreness. If Paris can quickly move past the injury, he could end up seeing a near-everyday role for the rest of the season while bouncing between second base and center field.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with thumb issue Paris was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Tigers with left thumb soreness.

Impact Paris was poised to make his second consecutive start but was instead a late scratch due to the thumb injury. Zach Neto will join the starting nine after initially being slated for a day off.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Salt Lake The Angels recalled Paris from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Paris returns 24 hours after being optioned with Mike Moustakas (forearm) hitting the 10-day injured list. The 21-year-old infielder has gone 3-for-32 (.094) through his first 13 major-league games but should see regular starts down the stretch as the Angels play out the string.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Angels optioned Paris to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Paris earned a Sept. 1 call-up from Double-A Rocket City, where had posted an .810 OPS with 14 homers and 44 steals through 113 games this season. He'll now head to the Triple-A level, and maybe finish the year there, after going 3-for-32 (.094) with zero extra-base hits and 12 strikeouts across his first 13 major-league games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting look in center field Paris will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Paris is a natural middle infielder and had started at shortstop in nine of the Angels' first 10 games of September, but he lost hold of his everyday role when Zach Neto was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. Though Paris was held out of the lineup for the past two games and is slashing just .103/.235/.103 through 35 plate appearances in the majors, the Angels are still eager to give him a look over the final few weeks of the season. To that end, Paris will pick up his first professional start in center field Wednesday while the Angels remain without the services of Mike Trout (wrist) and Mickey Moniak (back).

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two thefts Thursday Paris went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in a 3-2 win against the Guardians on Thursday.

Impact Paris was active in the contest, walking and stealing a base in the third inning and adding another theft after reaching on an error in the fifth. The rookie then came up with arguably his biggest big-league hit to date in the ninth, tying the score with a clutch one-out single and subsequently crossing the plate for the winning run on a Randal Grichuk base hit. Paris has gone just 2-for-16 over his first seven major-league contests, though he's added four walks and three stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first big-league steal Paris went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Paris collected his first major-league hit with a fifth-inning leadoff single, and he quickly proceeded to record his first theft. The rookie infielder also drew a walk in the seventh, marking the fourth time through eight plate appearances that he's reached base (one hit, two walks and a hit-by-pitch). Paris could be an impactful base stealer if he continues to find ways to make it to first, as he recorded 44 thefts in 50 attempts in the minors this season prior to being promoted.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let the kids play: Paris shines in Sept. audition OAKLAND -- There weren't many moments for Angels fans to cheer for on Saturday afternoon. Following a sleepy 2-1 loss to the last-place A’s...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reaches twice in MLB debut Paris went 0-for-2 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in a loss to the Athletics on Friday.

Impact Paris had a unique introduction to the big leagues, becoming the first player in Angels history to be hit by a pitch in his first career plate appearance, per Angels senior communications manager Matt Birch. The rookie also drew a walk in his final trip to the plate, which is no surprise given his 17.1 percent walk rate in the minors this season. Paris appears in line to serve as the Angels' primary shortstop until fellow rookie Zach Neto (back) returns from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Angels selected Paris' contract from Double-A Rocket City on Friday.

Impact A second-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft out of a California high school, Paris has earned his first major-league promotion after slashing .255/.393/.417 with 14 homers and 44 steals in 113 games this summer at the Double-A level. The 21-year-old middle infielder should get regular starts with the Angels down the stretch as they look ahead to 2024 and beyond.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MLB debut Paris will have his contract selected by the Angels on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paris isn't on the 40-man roster and has spent the entire 2023 season at Double-A Rocket City. He's the latest of the Angels' aggressive promotions to the majors, though he's maintained a 122 wRC+ across 514 plate appearances on the campaign. So long as Zach Neto (back) remains sidelined, Paris could split time with Luis Rengifo at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting for power at Double-A Paris is slashing .239/.390/.487 with nine home runs and 10 steals in 31 games for Double-A Rocket City.

Impact The 21-year-old middle infielder has added some strength and power since getting drafted as more of a speedster in the second round of the 2019 draft. Paris is hitting no-doubt home runs to all fields after flashing this potential at Double-A to close last season (.282 ISO in 14 games). His 31.9 percent strikeout rate is to blame for his lower batting average, but this three-true-outcome approach could work for him if he continues to do this much damage when he connects.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Paris gets his first MLB homer on a 2-run shot to lead the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros