RICHIE PALACIOS NEWS

Heads to IL with finger fracture The Rays placed Palacios (finger) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact 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.

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Suffers fingertip fracture Palacios 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...

Impact 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 utility role for the Rays.

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Set for versatile role Palacios could be used at up to six positions during the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

5 positions? No sweat. Palacios is Rays' newest jack of all trades BRADENTON, Fla. -- Richie Palacios knows a thing or two about versatility. In 92 games last season, he played five positions. He started 28...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Returns from injured list The Rays activated Palacios (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Palacios (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up Palacios (knee) resumed on-field activities Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Palacios has been sidelined since Aug. 2, with this news marking his first significant progress. He's expected to play in a complex league game Sept. 9, and he could be activated shortly thereafter.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss four-to-six weeks Rays 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.

Impact 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, which gives Kameron Misner and Dylan Carlson an opportunity to see more playing time in left field. Prior to his injury, Palacios was slashing .233/.350/.332 with 19 stolen bases, five home runs and 21 RBI across 300 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IL with sprained knee The Rays placed Palacios on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right knee sprain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Palacios suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins. The severity of the sprain hasn't been revealed, so it's not clear at this point how long the super utility player might be sidelined. Kameron Misner is absorbing Palacios' spot on the Rays' roster.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will head to IL Palacios will be placed on the injured list with a hyperextended right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with hyperextended knee Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Palacios is nursing a hyperextended right knee and is considered day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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 for now it sounds like Palacios has avoided anything serious.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee discomfort The Rays announced that Palacios was removed after two innings in Wednesday's game against the Marlins due to right knee discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact In his lone plate appearance in the bottom of the second inning, Palacios reached base on a walk, then proceeded to steal his 19th base of the season. Palacios looked to have injured his knee while sliding into second, but he was able to stay in the game and ultimately came around to score on Jonny DeLuca's RBI triple. However, after Palacios remained in the dugout when the Rays took the field for the top of the third, with Dylan Carlson coming off the bench to replace him in left field. The Rays are viewing Palacios as day-to-day, and the team should have a better feel for his status heading into this weekend's series in Houston following Thursday's team off day.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early with apparent injury Palacios was removed from Wednesday's game against the Marlins with an apparent lower-body injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He walked in his lone plate appearanc...

Impact Palacios appeared to hurt his knee while sliding into second base on the steal. Though he was able to stay in the game and scored on Jonny DeLuca's RBI triple, Polanco ultimately remained in the dugout when the Rays took the field for the top of the third. Dylan Carlson came off the bench to play left field in place of Palacios, who can be considered day-to-day until the Rays provide an update on his status.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle vs. lefty Saturday Palacios is absent from the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Reds, per MLB.com.

Impact 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.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting Palacios will dodge a matchup with Nick Lodolo on Friday. Jose Caballero will take Palacios' spot at second base.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 17th stolen base Palacios went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact 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, he also has three stolen bases in that span. Palacios has retained a large-side platoon role in the Rays' outfield and has started 10 of the last 11 games.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The lefty-hitting Palacios will sit for the second time in the four-game series with the Yankees while New York sends another 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.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Sunday Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact 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.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies stolen base Palacios went 1-for-3 with a stolen base Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Palacios has started six of the Rays' last 10 games as he regularly sits with lefties on the mound. His primary fantasy value continues to come from stolen bases, as he swiped his 14th bag of the campaign Wednesday. Palacios has also increased his walk rate to 12.4 percent this season, giving him an extra boost in leagues that reward on-base percentage.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Palacios isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Palacios is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact 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.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three hits Palacios went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Impact Palacios singled and came around to score in the second inning to give the Rays an early 1-0 lead. Following a 2.5-hour rain delay, he then lined an RBI double into right field in the sixth frame. Another single in the eighth allowed him to swipe a bag -- his 13th steal of the season. The 27-year-old is now slashing .251/.345/.348 on the year and has three multi-hit performances in his last five contests.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench against lefty Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE