10-Day IL
Injury Knee
Est. Return 5/13/2025
2025 Stats
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.750
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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

Out with knee injury
The Rays placed Palacios on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a right knee sprain, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+33%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+33%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .914 | 53 | 2 | 6 | .367 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .687 | 368 | 9 | 31 | .218 | ||||
2025vs Left | 2.000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | ||||
2025vs Right | 1.500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 | ||||
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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Since 2023
+32%
OPS on Road
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Since 2023Home | .619 | 208 | 3 | 13 | .210 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .815 | 213 | 8 | 24 | .267 | ||||
2025Home | 1.750 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .750 | ||||
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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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Stat Review
How does Richie Palacios compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
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0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
0.0%BABIP
.750ISO
.250AVG
.750OBP
.750SLG
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1.750wOBA
.763Exit Velocity
0.0 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.000Expected SLG
.000Sprint Speed
0.0 ft/secGround Ball %
25.0%Line Drive %
75.0%Fly Ball %
0.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Big impact in season debut
Palacios went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.
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Returns from IL
The Rays reinstated Palacios (finger) from the injured list Thursday.
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Shifting rehab to Durham on Tuesday
Palacios (finger) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
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Advancing rehab to Double-A
Palacios (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.
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In line for lengthier IL stay
Palacios (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.
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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.