Richie Palacios
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Jun 25 2025The Rays pulled Palacios off his rehab assignment Tuesday while the 28-year-old continues to deal with intermittent soreness in his right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He's not moving like he wants to move," Rays manager Kevin Cash said of Palacios. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After opening the season on the injured list while recovering from a finger fracture, Palacios was cleared to join the Rays on April 17, but he sprained his right knee in his 2025 debut with the big club and was returned to the IL a day later. The Rays cleared Palacios to head out on a rehab assignment June 10, but after slashing just .125/.243/.156 in eight games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Triple-A Durham, he's now been shut down again. Cash noted that Palacios isn't dealing with any aggravation of the knee injury, but it's unclear how long the infielder/outfielder might need to rest before he's ready to resume his rehab assignment.
Jun 10 2025Palacios (knee) was sent to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been cleared to play in games after going through various baseball activities. The utility player has been limited to only one game this season, first because of a fractured finger and more recently due to a sprained right knee. Because he last played a game on April 17, Palacios will likely require a good number of rehab contests before being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 9 2025The Rays announced last Tuesday that Palacios (knee) is progressing in his recovery and has been running the bases and taking part in defensive drills, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right knee sprain forced Palacios to the injured list April 18 for the second time this season, after the infielder/outfielder previously opened the campaign on the shelf while recovering from a broken right ring finger. Palacios will eventually need to complete a minor-league rehab assignment before the Rays bring him back from the 10-day injured list.
May 1 2025Palacios (knee) has begun jogging on a treadmill, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been sidelined since April 18 and is expected to be out until at least late May. While he's not close to a return, his recovery appears to be on track.
Apr 19 2025Manager Kevin Cash said Saturday that the Rays expect Palacios (knee) to miss roughly 4-to-6 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right knee sprain sent Palacios to the 10-day injured list Friday. The Rays are still gathering opinions on how to approach the 27-year-old's recovery, but he seems to be in for a long stay on the IL, whether he undergoes surgery or not.
Apr 18 2025The Rays placed Palacios on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a right knee sprain, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was reinstated from the IL on Thursday after missing the start of the campaign due to a fractured right ring finger, but he apparently tweaked his knee while going 3-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base in his season debut. According to Bass, manager Kevin Cash said the injury is similar to the one Palacios dealt with last season, which sidelined him for all of August and most of September. Palacios is without an official timeline for his return but seems likely spend more than the 10-day minimum on the IL.
Apr 17 2025Palacios went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off the injured list and making his season debut, Palacios doubled in his first at-bat of the game en route to a three-hit night. With Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) and Josh Lowe (oblique) both sidelined, the lefty-hitting Palacios should see fairly steady reps in the outfield for the time being.
Apr 13 2025Palacios (finger) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has started two games with Double-A Montgomery and collected two hits across seven at-bats while playing both corner outfield spots. He'll head to Durham for another handful of at-bats but is nearing his season debut with the Rays and should find some playing time with Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) and Josh Lowe (oblique) sidelined.
Apr 11 2025Palacios (finger) will play in rehab games with Double-A Montgomery on Saturday and Sunday before being re-evaluated, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios logged five at-bats Friday in the Florida Complex League and reported no issues with his right ring finger afterward. He has received clearance to advance his rehab to Double-A, which would seem to put a return to the big-league club next week on the table. While Palacios didn't light the world on fire last season, he stole 19 bases in 20 attempts and figures to see fairly steady playing time upon his return given the other injuries to the Tampa Bay outfield.
Apr 7 2025Palacios (finger) has yet to regain full grip strength with his right hand, which will further delay his return from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was placed on the IL prior to Opening Day after fracturing the tip of his right ring finger late in spring training. The Rays had initially been hopeful that Palacios would require an abbreviated stay on the IL, but with the utility player not healing as quickly as anticipated, an early-April return no longer looks to be in the cards. Once Palacios is able to regain full grip strength, he'll need to build up through numerous live batting practice sessions and simulated games before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Palacios' continued absence should help extend Kameron Misner's and Jake Mangum's time with the big club.
Mar 26 2025The Rays placed Palacios (finger) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios had been on track to begin the season in a utility role with the Rays, but his bid for the Opening Day roster ended late last week when he was diagnosed with a small fracture in his right ring finger. His IL placement is retroactive to Monday, so Palacios will be eligible for activation ahead of the Rays' third series of the season, which begins April 4 in Texas. Tampa Bay recalled Kameron Misner from Triple-A Durham to provide some extra coverage in the outfield while Palacios is on the shelf.
Mar 21 2025Palacios was withheld from Friday's spring lineup due to a small fingertip fracture on his right hand, and manager Kevin Cash said the utility man will "probably miss a couple days," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cash also described the injury as "more [of an] annoyance than anything," so it doesn't appear the issue will affect Palacios' availability for Opening Day. The 27-year-old is expected to begin the season in a utility role for the Rays.
Mar 3 2025Palacios could be used at up to six positions during the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios had a strong performance in Sunday's Grapefruit League game, collecting two hits in three at-bats -- including a double. Manager Kevin Cash also noted Palacios's strong play in right field, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He may not have a regular starting role at one position, though Palacios's defensive versatility should mean he remains in the lineup several days each week.
Sep 23 2024The Rays activated Palacios (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been sidelined since early August with a right knee sprain but has been cleared to return after playing five rehab games with Triple-A Durham. The 27-year-old could see a few starts in the final week between second base and the outfield.
Sep 17 2024Palacios (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will play a few rehab games with Durham before returning to the Rays during the final week of the series if all goes well. The utility player has been sidelined since early August with a right knee sprain.
Aug 31 2024Palacios (knee) resumed on-field activities Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been sidelined since Aug. 2, and this activity represents his first significant progress. He's expected to play in a complex league game Sept. 9 and could be activated shortly thereafter.
Aug 2 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Palacios will miss four-to-six weeks due to a right knee sprain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was placed on the injured list Friday after spraining his right knee in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. The timeline would put Palacios on track to return to action in late August or early September, giving Jonny DeLuca the opportunity to serve in a full-time role in the outfield while Kameron Misner and Dylan Carlson are also in line to see additional playing time. Prior to his injury, Palacios was slashing .233/.350/.332 with 19 stolen bases, five home runs and 21 RBI across 300 plate appearances this season.
Aug 1 2024Palacios will be placed on the injured list with a hyperextended right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was hurt while running the bases Wednesday and felt his knee lock up. He will presumably be placed on the injured list Friday, leaving Jonny DeLuca in line to take over a starting role in the outfield.
Jul 31 2024Rays manager Kevin Cash said after Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins that Palacios is nursing a hyperextended right knee and is considered day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was lifted from Wednesday's game against the Marlins after just two innings with the injury. Cash noted that the utility player will be re-evaluated Thursday before the team heads out on its road trip, but at least for the time being, Palacios looks to have avoided a serious injury.
Jul 27 2024Palacios is absent from the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Reds sending a southpaw to the mound for the second straight game Saturday, Palacios will begin the contest in the dugout. Brandon Lowe will start at second base and bat third against Cincinnati left-hander Andrew Abbott.
Jul 26 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will dodge a matchup with Nick Lodolo on Friday. Jose Caballero will take Palacios' spot at second base.
Jul 25 2024Palacios went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has gotten on base six times across 17 plate appearances in four games since the All-Star break. In addition to popping his fifth home run of the season in that span, he also has three stolen bases. Palacios has retained a large-side platoon role in the Rays' outfield and has started 10 of the last 11 games.
Jul 22 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will sit for the second time in the four-game series with the Yankees as New York sends lefty Carlos Rodon to the bump. With Palacios on the bench, Brandon Lowe will get a start at second base, while Amed Rosario serves as the Rays' designated hitter.
Jul 20 2024Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Nestor Cortes is set to start on the mound for the Yankees, so the left-handed-hitting Palacios will step out of the lineup Saturday. Jose Caballero will fill in at the keystone and bat seventh.
Jul 14 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians are bringing a righty (Ben Lively) to the hill for the final contest before the All-Star break, but the lefty-hitting Palacios will hit the bench nonetheless after starting in the first two games of the series. With Palacios taking a seat, Amed Rosario will pick up a start at second base.
Jul 11 2024Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Nestor Cortes set to start on the bump for New York, the lefty-hitting Palacios will step out of the lineup. He'll give way to Amed Rosario, who will bat fifth while starting at the keystone.
Jul 6 2024Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will retreat to the dugout Saturday as the lefty-throwing Andrew Heaney toes the slab for Texas. Jose Caballero will get the nod to start at second base instead while batting seventh.
Jul 3 2024Palacios is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has gone 10-for-24 over his past seven contests but will sit Wednesday for the third time in Tampa Bay's past five games. Jose Caballero will handle the keystone and bat eighth against Royals righty Michael Wacha.
Jun 30 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join fellow left-handed-hitters Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe and Ben Rortvedt on the bench as the Rays stock up on extra right-handed bats with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington. Palacios has logged just 22 plate appearances against lefties all season.
Jun 28 2024Palacios is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will begin from the dugout as southpaw Mitchell Parker takes the mound for Washington. The 27-year-old outfielder started every game of Tampa Bay's most recent series against Seattle, going 4-for-12 with four runs and two RBI. Randy Arozarena will move to left field and bat second in place of Palacios.
Jun 25 2024Palacios went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios doubled and scored in the second inning and then walked and scored in the sixth. He had a huge seventh inning, hitting an RBI single, stealing second and coming around to score for the third time in the contest. Palacios has tallied three multi-hit efforts and two steals in his past four games and is now hitting .249 with four home runs, 16 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 197 at-bats in 2024.
Jun 23 2024Palacios went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old began the day on the bench, but when Amed Rosario (face) got hit by a 99.6 mph Jared Jones fastball in the first inning, Palacios entered the lineup and ended up being the only Ray with multiple hits in the game. Brandon Lowe (toe) also went down Saturday and figures to miss some time, so Palacios could move into a full-time role in the short term -- Tampa Bay isn't scheduled to face a left-handed starter until it begins a series against the Nationals next weekend. On the season, Palacios is slashing .237/.332/.333 with four homers, 14 RBI, 31 runs and 11 steals in 64 contests.
Jun 22 2024Palacios is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Pittsburgh sending right-hander Jared Jones to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Palacios will begin the contest in the dugout. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe will man the outfield Saturday, while Brandon Lowe serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 20 2024Palacios is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios typically starts against right-handers, but he'll end up sitting against a righty (Simeon Woods Richardson) for the second time in three contests. The 27-year-old has gone just 4-for-35 at the plate so far in June.
Jun 5 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are facing a lefty (Braxton Garrett) for the third straight game, and the lefty-hitting Palacios has been on the bench for each of those contests. Palacios appears to be a strict platoon player for Tampa Bay, with right-handed hitters Harold Ramirez, Jonny DeLuca or Amed Rosario typically replacing him in the lineup when the Rays face left-handed pitchers.
Jun 2 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jonathan Aranda, Ben Rortvedt and Brandon Lowe as the Rays roll with a full right-handed-hitting lineup versus Orioles southpaw Cole Irvin. Jonny DeLuca will replace Palacios in right field and will bat seventh.
May 30 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored while starting in right field and serving as the Rays' leadoff hitter each of the past two days. Jonny DeLuca will step in for Palacios in right field.
May 26 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios should have a clearer path to playing time in the outfield now that Josh Lowe (oblique) has returned to the injured list, though the Rays will typically have only two spots available for three players on a given day. Randy Arozarena appears to be the only player locked into an everyday role in the outfield, while Palacios has to compete with Jose Siri and Jonny DeLuca for the other two spots. Palacios finds himself as the odd man out of the lineup Sunday.
May 24 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios started the previous four games but will sit Friday after he went 3-for-14 with a walk and a run during that stretch. Jonny DeLuca will start in right field and bat third.
May 22 2024Palacios will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will stick in the lineup for the fourth game in a row, with two of his starts having come in right field and one apiece coming in left field and at second base. His blend of speed (seven steals in seven attempts this season) and on-base skills (.347 OBP) looks like it could be enough for Palacios to retain a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching, even though he'll face more competition for playing time moving forward from the likes of Jonny DeLuca, Jose Siri, Amed Rosario and Harold Ramirez after the recent returns of Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe and Jonathan Aranda from the injured list.
May 18 2024Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will catch a day off after belting a two-run home run during Friday's win in the first game of the series. While he rests, Amed Rosario will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
May 10 2024Palacios went 1-for-3 with stolen base Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios lost playing time in the outfield upon Josh Lowe's return, but he has started four of the Rays' last six games at second base. That's primarily displaced Amed Rosario, though both players are likely to lose playing time when Jonathan Aranda (finger) and Brandon Lowe (oblique) -- both currently on a rehab assignment -- are activated from the injured list.
May 6 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has served as a strong-side platoon player in right field for much of the season, but his opportunities in the outfield could be more scarce moving forward with Josh Lowe (hamstring) coming off the 10-day injured list Monday after Jonny DeLuca was activated just three days earlier. Perhaps in preparation to the incoming logjam in the outfield, Palacios has been given more exposure to second base, where he started both of the past two games. He could end up forming a platoon at that spot with the right-handed-hitting Amed Rosario, though it'll be Rosario who gets the starting nod Monday versus White Sox righty Mike Clevinger. Palacios has been one of the better-performing hitters for the Rays this season, posting an .87O OPS while going 5-for-5 in stolen-base attempts across his 95 plate appearances.
May 3 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been an everyday starter for the Rays lately with Jose Siri dealing with a suspension and Josh Lowe (hamstring) on the 10-day IL. However, the newly recalled Jonny DeLuca will fill in at center field Friday.
May 1 2024Palacios went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was the lone offensive bright spot for the Rays on Wednesday, and he now has three multi-hit efforts in his last five starts. He also stole his third base in that span Wednesday, bringing his total to four on the season. Palacios has a large-side platoon role in right field and has maintained an impressive 163 wRC+ and .395 wOBA across 87 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 27 2024Palacios went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, two RBI, three walks and two stolen bases in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios put up a salivating fantasy stat line Saturday, reaching base six times and contributing both a two-run homer and a pair of steals. The outfielder had been in a bit of a slump coming in, collecting just one hit over his previous 11 at-bats. Palacios has had a solid season overall though, slashing .298/.429/.491 with three homers, five RBI, 13 runs, three thefts and a 12:18 BB:K while largely serving on the strong side of a right-field platoon in the absence of Josh Lowe (oblique/hamstring).
Apr 26 2024Palacios is not in Friday's lineup against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios rarely sits against righties, but he's on the bench to start this one against righty Chris Flexen. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Amed Rosario will start in the Rays' outfield from left to right.
Apr 22 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios will exit the lineup with southpaw Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit, enabling Amed Rosario to get another turn as the Rays' starting right fielder. Palacios and Rosario have largely been deployed in a platoon this season, but the Rays have been making more of an effort to get Rosario regular at-bats against right-handed pitching while he's been swinging a hot bat of late. For his part, Palacios has done well to ward off Rosario thus far, as he enters Monday's contest with a .304/.429/.478 slash line across 56 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2024Palacios went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old took Clarke Schmidt deep in the sixth inning for the game's first run, Palacios' his second long ball of the year. He has been on a tear of late in his strong-side platoon role, collecting multiple hits in four of his last six starts while batting .400 (10-for-25) with two doubles and a homer. Palacios' performance could have the Rays re-thinking their outfield alignment, as Josh Lowe (oblique) began his rehab assignment Friday playing center field instead of right field, suggesting it's Jose Siri who might lose his spot when Lowe returns, and not the Palacios-Amed Rosario tandem.
Apr 17 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will hit the bench for the third time in four days, with all three of his absences coming against left-handed pitchers. He continues to hold down a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield, but he'll give way to Amed Rosario on Wednesday.
Apr 14 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Palacios rapped out five base hits while starting in right field in each of the past three games, but he'll take a seat for the series finale while southpaw Blake Snell toes the rubber for San Francisco. Amed Rosario checks in for Palacios in right field.
Apr 13 2024Palacios went 3-for-4 Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has been in a large-side platoon role to begin the season, primarily batting fifth in the Rays' order. However, with the team's top three lefty hitters each sidelined -- Josh Lowe (oblique), Brandon Lowe (oblique) and Jonathan Aranda (finger) -- Palacios has batted third in consecutive games. Palacios will still sit against lefties, but he should be in a good position to rack up counting stats against right-handed pitching.
Apr 1 2024Palacios went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios' solo shot in the seventh inning was his first hit as a Ray. He also stole his first bag of the season. The 26-year-old is now 1-for-8 on the year but has already drawn four walks. Palacios should continue to primarily see time against righties.
Mar 31 2024Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios hit the bench Saturday with Toronto starting a southpaw, and he'll sit again Sunday against right-hander Kevin Gausman. Amed Rosario will receive another start in right field.
Mar 30 2024Palacios is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are rolling out an all-right-handed lineup Saturday against Blue Jays lefty Yusei Kikuchi, and Palacios will be replaced by Amed Rosario in right field. Over the first two games of the season, Palacios has gone 0-for-4 with three walks.
Mar 28 2024Palacios will start in right field and bat sixth in Thursday's season opener versus the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays' outfield is a bit banged up, and Palacios will get the first crack in right field in place of Josh Lowe (oblique). Palacios was acquired via trade from the Cardinals over the offseason.
Mar 17 2024Between Josh Lowe's oblique injury and Jonny DeLuca's right-hand fracture, Palacios has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster and earn frequent playing time, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has three homers this spring and has been playing all three outfield positions. Both he and Harold Ramirez might get more reps than anticipated early on this season. "He's done a good job. He gives very competitive, good at-bats. He's driven the ball really, really well," manager Kevin Cash said. "Continuing to work on the defense in the outfield, be the best outfielder he can be [and that] will help out his opportunities."
Feb 25 2024Palacios will see the majority of his playing time in the outfield but has also been working out at second base this spring, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays acquired Palacios in a trade with the Cardinals this winter. Across two big-league seasons, he's played nearly exclusively in the outfield, though in typical fashion the Rays want to create as much versatility on their roster as possible. Palacios' fit at second base in particular is curious, as he hits left-handed, as does projected primary starter Brandon Lowe.
Jan 5 2024The Cardinals traded Palacios to the Rays on Friday in exchange for Andrew Kittredge, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shortly after sending Luke Raley to the Mariners, the Rays will replenish their outfield depth by acquiring Palacios. The 26-year-old Palacios showed promise late in the season with St. Louis, slashing .258/.307/.516 with six homers and 16 RBI across 102 plate appearances. With Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe already in Tampa Bay's outfield, Palacios will likely begin the season on the Rays' bench.
Sep 29 2023Palacios went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 19-2 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios' third-inning blast was the Cardinals' lone bright spot in an ugly loss. The outfielder has hit safely in five straight games, going 6-for-18 (.333) with a homer and three doubles in that span. For the season, he's at a .267/.304/.535 slash line with six homer, 16 RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases over 30 contests.
Sep 22 2023Palacios went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has gone 3-for-10 with two RBI and three walks over his last four games. He continues to fill in for Tyler O'Neill (foot) in left field, allowing Palacios to see steady playing time. For the season, Palacios is slashing .266/.319/.531 with five home runs, 11 RBI, two steals and five runs scored through 70 plate appearances.
Sep 20 2023Palacios went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has five homers this season, four of which have come over his last six games. The downside is those long balls are his only hits in his last nine contests. The 26-year-old outfielder is hitting .268 with 10 RBI, five runs scored, two doubles and a stolen base over 61 plate appearances in the majors this year.
Sep 18 2023Palacios will start in left field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will stick in the lineup for the Cardinals' fourth consecutive matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher. Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis on Aug. 17, Palacios has slashed .275/.302/.549 with four home runs and a stolen base across 54 plate appearances. He should continue to occupy a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield after the Cardinals recently placed Tyler O'Neill (foot) on the 10-day injured list.
Sep 15 2023Palacios is starting in left field and batting sixth in Friday's contest against the Phillies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios homered twice off the bench Tuesday in Baltimore and went deep again in getting a start Wednesday, earning a second straight start Friday. Tyler O'Neill is getting a breather.
Sep 14 2023Palacios went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has homered three times over his last two games, so he may be disappointed that the Cardinals are done with Baltimore for the year. While he's primarily played in the outfield this season, he got the start and played the full game at second base Wednesday. With an outfield of Tyler O'Neill, Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker, Palacios would have a tough time carving out a role there, but Tommy Edman is a more experienced option at the keystone. Palacios is slashing .311/.340/.622 with four homers, nine RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base over 48 plate appearances -- manager Oliver Marmol may have to find room for the 26-year-old if he keeps hitting well.
Sep 13 2023Palacios went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering in the second inning as a replacement for the injured Nolan Gorman, Palacios took advantage of the opportunity, blasting a pair of solo home runs. After going deep just once in his first 150 career at-bats, the 26-year-old outfielder launched homers in back-to-back plate appearances Tuesday. In limited action since getting promoted from the minors Aug. 16, Palacios has posted a slash line of .317/.349/.585 with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBI and one steal across 16 games.
Aug 29 2023Palacios is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the first career leadoff opportunity for Palacios, who has posted an impressive .304/.333/.522 slash line in 24 plate appearances since the Cardinals called him up from Triple-A Memphis on Aug. 17. Tommy Edman is getting the day off.
Aug 28 2023Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will hit the bench after he started in center field six of the previous eight games while going 6-for-21 with a home run and five RBI over that stretch. Tommy Edman will patrol center field Monday, but both he and Palacios could see their opportunities in the outfield become more limited in the near future, as Lars Nootbaar (groin) could be a candidate to return from the 10-day injured list as soon as later this week.
Aug 24 2023Palacios went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios has seen regular playing time in center field over the last week and has made the most of it, going 7-for-18 with three extra-base hits and six RBI through seven games. The rookie outfielder was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Aug. 17 after slashing .297/.315/.456 over 40 games following a trade from the Cleveland organization, where he held a .217/.348/.313 slash line over 56 contests with Triple-A Columbus this year. Palacios' hot bat has kept him in the lineup, but the impending returns of Nolan Gorman (back) and Lars Nootbaar (abdomen) could cause enough of a lineup shuffle to send him to the bench in the near future.
Aug 23 2023Palacios will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios will crack the lineup for the fourth time in five games after going 3-for-9 with a home run and three RBI over his previous three contests. The 26-year-old's run as St. Louis' primary center fielder will mostly likely be short-lived, as Lars Nootbaar (abdomen) appears on track to return from the 10-day injured list Sunday when first eligible or shortly thereafter.
Aug 17 2023St. Louis recalled Palacios from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was acquired from the Guardians two months ago in exchange for cash considerations and had since registered an .876 OPS with five homers and three steals in 40 games with Memphis. The 25-year-old will step in as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder with Dylan Carlson (ankle/oblique) needing at least a couple more weeks of rest and rehab.
Jun 16 2023Palacios was traded to the Cardinals from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Sunday. Following the trade, the outfielder will report to Triple-A Memphis, while he replaces Tyler O'Neill (back) on the 40-man roster after O'Neill was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. Palacios has yet to appear in a major-league contest this season, posting a .217 average with three homers, 28 RBI, 41 runs and six stolen bases over 217 at-bats in 56 games with Triple-A Columbus.
Jun 11 2023Cleveland designated Palacios for assignment Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Palacios is now off the 40-man roster, with Cleveland clearing a spot for Cody Morris (lat) in his return from the 60-day injured list. In 269 plate appearances with Triple-A Columbus this season, Palacios has hit .217 with a .669 OPS. The 26-year-old outfielder will now be exposed to the waiver wire but will stick around in the Guardians organization if he isn't claimed or dealt to another team.