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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