JOSHUA PALACIOS NEWS

Joins big-league club Palacios was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Palacios recently had an 18-game hitting streak with Rochester, and he will get a shot to show what he can do at the big-league level for the first time since joining the Nationals in April.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Meneses, Josh Palacios called up to Nationals thanks to Juan Soto trade: What to know After trading Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals are calling up Joey Meneses, Josh Palacios and Ildemaro Vargas from the Red Wings.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Josh Palacios had a Red Wings debut to remember, and his uncle Rey was there to see it Red Wings outfielder Josh Palacios has one thing over his uncle, former Rochester fireman and MLB player Rey Palacios.

MAY 20, 2022 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Claimed by Nationals Palacios was claimed off waivers by the Nationals on Friday.

Impact Palacios was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, and he'll now land a spot in another organization. The 26-year-old hit .238 with two homers, five runs, four RBI and two stolen bases in six games at Triple-A Buffalo to begin the year, and he should now report to Triple-A Rochester.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Toronto Palacios was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Palacios failed to earn a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. He should remain at Triple-A Buffalo if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Blue Jays optioned Palacios to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Palacios was one of 15 players sent to minor-league camp Monday in the Jays' latest round of roster cuts. The 26-year-old received 42 plate appearances over 13 games at the big-league level in 2021, and unless Toronto endures a spate of injuries in the outfield, Palacios is unlikely to see extended action with the parent club in 2022.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Palacios drills a 2-run HR ' 03/27/2022 Josh Palacios cranks a 2-run home run into right field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 10-5 in the bottom of the 8th inning

MARCH 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Josh Palacios' two-run home run ' 03/26/2022 Josh Palacios hammers a two-run home run to right field, putting the Blue Jays on the board in the 2nd inning

MARCH 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Palacios had limited playing time during his week with the major-league club, and he went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts since he was recalled Aug. 23. He'll head back to Triple-A Buffalo after George Springer (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays takeaways: Josh Palacios takes an ill-advised dive, and Toronto takes a fall Inside-the-park homer in the bottom of the eighth is the difference in the Tigers’ win over the Jays.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Recalled by Blue Jays Palacios was recalled by the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact Palacios made his big-league debut earlier in the year, hitting .250/.353/.250 in 10 games. He'll likely serve a bench role during his time with the team.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Palacios (hand) has gone 3-for-12 with three runs scored since returning from the 7-day injured list and rejoining the Triple-A Buffalo lineup Friday.

Impact Palacios was on the shelf for nearly three months with the hand injury before beginning a rehab assignment in the lower levels of the minors Aug. 5. After checking out fine over his three rehab games, Palacios was activated from the IL ahead of Buffalo's weekend series with Rochester. The 26-year-old outfielder will look to put together a string of quality games at Buffalo over the next two weeks to build his case for a September call-up to the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in FCL Palacios (hand) began a rehab assignment with the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Aug. 5 and has appeared in two games, going 2-for-4 with a double and fou...

Impact Palacios remains on Triple-A Buffalo's 7-day injured list while he works his way back to full health following a three-month shutdown due to a hand injury. The early returns from his rehab assignment in the FCL have been favorable, and he could be bumped up to a higher-level affiliate in the upcoming days before eventually rejoining Buffalo.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out 6-to-8 weeks Palacios was placed on the minor-league injured list Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks by a hand injury, Buffalo Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro reports.

Impact The 25-year-old appeared in 10 games for the Blue Jays during April as an injury replacement, and he went 7-for-28 with four RBI and seven runs in his first taste of big-league action. Palacios was at Triple-A Buffalo and will now be sidelined until at least early July due to the unspecified hand injury.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to alternate training site Palacios was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Palacios had started just two of the last four games and went hitless with a run, one walk and two strikeouts in seven at-bats during that time. He'll now head back to the alternate training site as part of a shuffle after Jordan Romano (elbow) and Ty Tice were added to the major-league roster Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Palacios isn't starting Friday's game against the Rays.

Impact Palacios went hitless with a walk, one run and two strikeouts in his last seven at-bats. Cavan Biggio will shift to right field while Joe Panik starts at third base Friday.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for first game Palacios isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact Palacios had started each of the last six games and went 6-for-19 with five runs and four RBI during that time. However, Randal Grichuk will start in right field while Jonathan Davis serves as the starting center fielder in the first game of Saturday's twin bill.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Palacios' sacrifice fly | 04/15/2021 Josh Palacios hits a sac fly to bring home Lourdes Gurriel Jr., cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 7-4 against the Royals

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Brooklyn-born Palacios inspired by Robinson For Josh Palacios, growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., meant dealing with some seriously harsh winters. As a result, his offseason practices took...

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Draws fifth straight start Palacios will start in right field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Palacios appears to have settled in as the primary replacement for Teoscar Hernandez in the corner outfield after the latter was placed on the COVID-19 injured list following his positive test for the coronavirus. The 25-year-old will be picking up his fifth straight start Wednesday after going 5-for-13 with five runs and three RBI through his first four games.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first four big-league hits Palacios went 4-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and four runs scored Saturday in a 15-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Palacios' second big-league start was one for the record books as he became the second player in American League history to collect at least four hits and at least four runs in one of his first two games. The 25-year-old is currently on the big-league squad as a temporary replacement for Teoscar Hernandez (COVID-19 IL), but he could earn a longer look if he continues to collect hits as he did Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up and starting Palacios has been recalled by the Blue Jays and will start Friday's game against the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Palacios was sent to Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Opening Day, but he'll rejoin the major-league club after Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after he was exposed to someone who'd tested positive outside of the team. Palacios will take Hernandez's place in right field for Friday's matchup, batting ninth.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Palacios' diving play | 03/28/2021 Blue Jays right fielder Josh Palacios ends the top of the 1st inning with a diving catch towards the foul line

MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent to minors Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Palacios was always a long shot to crack the Opening Day roster, as he's yet to play a game above Double-A. He gave it his best shot this spring, hitting .400/.455/.800, which could help his case for a promotion should an injury strike one of the outfielders ahead of him on the depth chart.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grapefruit Notes: Josh Palacios is turning heads, Robbie Ray makes an adjustment, and more! Today is an off-day so we don’t have a game to follow along with on the MLB At Bat app, so let’s recap some worthwhile and interesting stuff...

MARCH 8, 2021 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM