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Tampa Bay loves versatile players, so it was not surprising to see them acquire Palacios before the 2024 season began. Palacios lost a good chunk of the summer to a knee injury but finished the season playing at five different positions and has dual-eligibility during draft season. His 2024 season was all over the place statistically, as he hit for a much better average against lefties when he faced them, but all his homers came against righties. Arguably his best stat was his base-running, as he was 19 for 20 in his stolen base attempts and is now 23 of 24 for his career. He has good plate discipline, and a season with approximately 90 games of Yankee Stadium dimensions could help him show some of his untapped power. He has never had a double-digit homer season, but it wouldn't surprise us to see him go 10-20 while playing in multiple spots on the field. We won't fault you if you are getting some 2008 Ben Zobrist vibes here, because we are, too. Just don't get greedy expecting a 2009 Zorilla-like season. Read Past Outlooks

Heads to IL with finger fracture
The Rays placed Palacios (finger) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
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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.
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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Since 2023vs Left | .869 | 51 | 2 | 6 | .340 | ||||
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2024vs Left | .676 | 31 | 0 | 3 | .286 | ||||
2024vs Right | .663 | 284 | 5 | 18 | .216 | ||||
2023vs Left | 1.158 | 20 | 2 | 3 | .421 | ||||
2023vs Right | .740 | 82 | 4 | 13 | .216 | ||||
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2024Home | .567 | 153 | 1 | 6 | .191 | ||||
2024Away | .759 | 162 | 4 | 15 | .256 | ||||
2023Home | .671 | 51 | 2 | 7 | .217 | ||||
2023Away | .972 | 51 | 4 | 9 | .298 | ||||
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The Cardinals picked up Palacios from the Guardians in a trade in June and promoted him to the majors in August. The 26-year-old proved to be a spark down the stretch of St. Louis' lost season, collecting an .823 OPS with six home runs and a couple stolen bases in 102 plate appearances. The elite contact ability Palacios showed in the minors carried over, as well, as he struck out at just a 10.8 percent clip. Palacios also drew walks at a 15.7 percent rate last season at the Triple-A level, but that part didn't translate in the majors (5.9 percent). The 14 homers Palacios hit between the majors and minors in 2023 nearly doubled his pro total coming into the year, and his poor quality of contact at both levels suggests it's unlikely to be repeated. Palacios looks like a viable bench piece, though, with his contact skills and ability to play second base and all three outfield spots.
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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," Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
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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.
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Returns from injured list
The Rays activated Palacios (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
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Starting rehab assignment
Palacios (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Ramping up
Palacios (knee) resumed on-field activities Friday, MLB.com reports.
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Could be dealt to Rays soon
The Rays are in serious discussions to acquire Palacios from the Cardinals in exchange for Andrew Kittredge, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Palacios played well for the Cards down the stretch in 2023, slashing .258/.307/.516 with six homers and two steals in 32 games. The 26-year-old can play all over the outfield and at second base, offering the Rays the versatility they're always seeking. Palacios is under team control through 2029.
Palacios played well for the Cards down the stretch in 2023, slashing .258/.307/.516 with six homers and two steals in 32 games. The 26-year-old can play all over the outfield and at second base, offering the Rays the versatility they're always seeking. Palacios is under team control through 2029.