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Josh Palacios

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Jul 24, 2024 1 1 0 0 2
Jul 23, 2024 0 0 0 0 -0.5
Jul 22, 2024 1 0 0 0 1
Jul 21, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Jul 20, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
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Sat, Jul 20
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Sun, Jul 21
L 6-0
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Fri, Jul 26
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Sat, Jul 27
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Sun, Jul 28
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Mon, Jul 29
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Tue, Jul 30
8:10 pm
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Player Outlook
Josh Palacios joined the Pirates for the 2023 season, his third organization in as many campaigns. He was also afforded his most significant sample in the majors, as he racked up 264 plate appearances while primarily manning corner outfield positions in Pittsburgh. His surface-level stats won't show it, but there were some positives to take out of that sample as Palacios dropped his strikeout rate to a palatable 21.6 percent. He also managed a 10.3 percent barrel rate and 109.6 max exit velocity. In order to truly leverage that raw power, Palacios will need to lift the ball more frequently. He had a well below-average 7.4 degree launch angle and 32.6 percent flyball rate, with the end result being a forgettable .174 ISO and .413 slugging percentage. Based on Palacios' big-league sample to this point, that doesn't seem likely. However, if he falls into an everyday job - a possibility if the Pirates don't add to their outfield this offseason -- his progress could be worth monitoring in deeper formats, especially because he should also chip in some stolen bases with consistent playing time.

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2024 342.1 7 2 5 7 — .234
2023 1641.8 26 10 40 12 5 .239
2022 18.50.6 8 — 2 1 1 .213
3y Avg. 66.51.5 14 3 15 5 2 .227
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Absent from lineup

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    Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Palacios had started the last five games and nine of the last 10 contests, but he'll take a seat versus righty Andre Pallante. Connor Joe will pick up a start in right field in place of Palacios.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Not in Friday's lineup

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    Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. Palacios started the previous four games and went 3-for-16 with two homers and four RBI. Bryan Reynolds, Michael Taylor and Jack Suwinski will start from left to right in the outfield against Chicago lefty Garrett Crochet.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Getting look at leadoff spot

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    Palacios went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers. Palacios took over in the leadoff spot Tuesday with Andrew McCutchen getting a day of rest, though it also marked his second time atop the order in Pittsburgh's last five games. Palacios had his path to playing time partially cleared with Edward Olivares optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Smacks first homer

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    Palacios went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Monday against the Mets. Palacios joined the big-league roster Thursday and has started three of five games since. Monday's long ball was his first of the season, and he's gone 3-for-10 with five walks and three runs scored since being promoted.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Sitting after two straight starts

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    Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. The lefty-hitting Palacios will hit the bench for the series finale after he had started both of the past two games, going 2-for-6 with three walks and three runs scored. Though he's not assured a regular role just yet, Palacios might have performed well enough in his last two starts to have emerged as the Bucs' preferred option in right field over Edward Olivares, who was withheld from the lineup for the past three contests after going 3-for-21 with two walks and no extra-base hits over his prior six starts. The righty-hitting Olivares is back in the lineup Sunday over Palacios while the Pirates take on southpaw Sean Manaea.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Leads off against Mets

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    Palacios went 1-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored Friday against the Mets. Palacios was recalled to the majors Thursday but had to wait an additional day for his first start. He batted leadoff and was effective in the role, though Andrew McCutchen was out of the lineup for rest and will presumably hit atop the order upon his return.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Joins big-league roster

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    The Pirates recalled Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Palacios got a late start to the season at Indianapolis due to injury, but he collected a .934 OPS since returning last month. It's possible Palacios will get some run in the outfield with the Pirates struggling to find production from the center and right field spots, but he will begin Thursday's game versus the Cardinals on the bench.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Staying put in Triple-A

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    Palacios will not be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. It had been previously reported Tuesday that Palacios was bound for the majors, but the team will instead keep him in Indianapolis for now. The 28-year-old outfielder has missed two months of the season due to an injury, but he's posted a .934 OPS since returning from the IL on June 11. If his bat continues to stay hot, it's possible he still gets the call to Pittsburgh at some point -- especially if Jack Suwinski and Michael Taylor continue to struggle in the big leagues.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Joining Pirates on Wednesday

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    The Pirates will recall Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Since returning from the Triple-A injured list June 11, Palacios has slashed .362/.423/.511 with a homer and six RBI in 52 plate appearances. He'll now join the big-league club as the Pirates look to get more production out of their outfielders in light of the fact both Jack Suwinski (.542 OPS) and Michael Taylor (.492 OPS) have struggled at the plate all season.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Headed to Indianapolis

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    Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Palacios began spring training with the potential to serve in a large-side platoon role in right field. However, the addition of Michael Taylor crowded the outfield in Pittsburgh, making Palacios more expendable. He'll likely be the top option for a promotion should an injury occur in the Pirates' outfield.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Back in action

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    Palacios (illness) is starting as Pittsburgh's designated hitter in Saturday's spring training game versus Atlanta, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Palacios will get his first game action in over a week after being sidelined due to an illness. The 28-year-old outfielder is 0-for-4 with an RBI this spring.
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  • Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Ready for spring debut

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    Palacios (lower leg) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Palacios will be making his spring debut after he suffered a lower leg injury early in camp that prompted the Pirates to slow play his entry into the Grapefruit League lineup. After slashing .239/.279/.413 with 10 home runs and five stolen bases across 264 plate appearances with Pittsburgh in 2023, Palacios may need a strong showing in spring to solidify his spot on the Opening Day roster. The lefty-hitting Palacios still has a minor-league option remaining, so the Pirates could choose to send him to Triple-A Indianapolis if he's unable to win a strong-side platoon role with the big club.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Nursing leg injury

    Rotowire
    Palacios has been dealing with a lower-leg injury but is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut in the next few days, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. Palacios did some running Friday and has also hit on the field, so he appears close to putting the minor injury behind him. The 28-year-old is slated to be a reserve outfielder for the Pirates in 2024.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Sitting out Saturday

    Rotowire
    Palacios isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against Miami. Palacios will sit out Saturday after picking up three hits over the Pirates' last two games. Jack Suwinski will shift to right field with Palacios out, and Ji Hwan Bae will start in center field while Nick Gonzales mans second base.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Out against lefty

    Rotowire
    Palacios is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia. The Phillies are starting left-hander Ranger Suarez, so Palacios will begin this one on the bench. Henry Davis will patrol right field for the Pirates.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Out of Sunday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Palacios is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Palacios went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run during Saturday's contest but will return to the bench for the series finale. Miguel Andujar will start in right field and bat cleanup.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Not in lineup Friday

    Rotowire
    Palacios remains out of the lineup Friday at Cincinnati. Palacios hit a three-run homer off the bench in the Pirates' win over the Cubs on Thursday, but he'll ride the pine again to begin Friday's tilt as left-hander Andrew Abbott toes the slab for the Reds.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Sitting Thursday

    Rotowire
    Palacios isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. After going 2-for-6 with a homer and three RBI during Wednesday's win over Chicago, Palacios will get a breather for Thursday's series finale. Miguel Andujar will take over in right field and bat fifth while Palacios rests.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Caps big rally

    Rotowire
    Palacios went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 13-7 win over the Cubs. Palacios' blast put a bow on the Pirates' seven-run fourth inning. The outfielder has been solid in September, going 15-for-49 (.306) with three homers and nine RBI over 17 contests. That's lifted his season slash line to .230/.270/.404 with nine long balls, 36 RBI, 23 runs scored and five stolen bases over 83 contests overall. Palacios is in the mix for playing time in the corner outfield spots and at designated hitter, primarily against right-handed pitchers.
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  • Pirates' Josh Palacios: Sitting against southpaw

    Rotowire
    Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals. Along with fellow left-handed hitters Jack Suwinski and Alfonso Rivas, the lefty-hitting Palacios will retreat to the bench while southpaw Patrick Corbin takes the hill for the Nationals. Connor Joe will replace Palacios in right field and bat third.
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