2024 Stats
AVG
.223
HR
5
RBI
21
R
46
SB
19
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Returns from injured list
The Rays activated Palacios (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+35%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+2%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .880 | 57 | 2 | 6 | .327 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .652 | 483 | 9 | 41 | .221 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .667 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .564 | 117 | 0 | 10 | .236 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+33%
OPS on Road
2024
+34%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .580 | 267 | 3 | 17 | .197 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .771 | 273 | 8 | 30 | .267 | ||||
| 2024Home | .567 | 153 | 1 | 6 | .191 | ||||
| 2024Away | .759 | 162 | 4 | 15 | .256 | ||||
| 2023Home | .671 | 51 | 2 | 7 | .217 | ||||
| 2023Away | .972 | 51 | 4 | 9 | .298 | ||||
| 2022Home | .536 | 63 | 0 | 4 | .196 | ||||
| 2022Away | .621 | 60 | 0 | 6 | .268 | ||||
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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.
BB/K
0.67BB Rate
14.3%K Rate
21.3%BABIP
.280ISO
.095AVG
.223OBP
.346SLG
.318OPS
.664wOBA
.305Exit Velocity
86.2 mphHard Hit Rate
20.7%Barrels/PA
2.2%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.342Sprint Speed
22.9 ft/secGround Ball %
37.9%Line Drive %
26.8%Fly Ball %
35.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
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Palacios' path to the majors is currently blocked, as the Guardians likely have their starting outfield set. He's in a position to battle with Will Benson and Will Brennan for a reserve role to begin 2023. Palacios' 2022 was a fine campaign -- he slashed .279/.371/.458 in 45 games with Triple-A Columbus. He spent more time in the majors, getting into 54 contests but logging just 123 plate appearances with a .232/.293/.286 slash line. Power won't be what makes the lefty hitter stick in the majors -- he's got good plate discipline and can provide some speed. He'll still need to hit consistently, which could be tough if he doesn't see much playing time.
More Fantasy News
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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Set to miss at least four weeks
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Palacios will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a right knee sprain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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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.
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Will head to IL
The Rays are expected to place Palacios on the injured list Friday with a hyperextended right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.