Richie Palacios - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Awarded second straight start Palacios will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Palacios was excluded from the lineup in Thursday's season opener against Cardinals southpaw Matthew Liberatore, but the left-handed-hitting utility player will stick in the starting nine for a second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher. Until Gavin Lux (shoulder) returns from the injured list, Palacios could be primed to fill the strong side of a platoon at second base with Ben Williamson.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson's 2-run HR leads Cardinals' 9-7 rally over Rays

Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rays infielder Gavin Lux will start the season on the injured list with a right shoulder issue

Gavin Lux’s debut with the Tampa Bay Rays is going to have to wait

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lux (right shoulder) to start season on IL; Palacios to rejoin Rays CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Rays will start the season without their projected starting middle infield, as second baseman Gavin Lux will be plac...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Making team after all Palacios will make the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios was optioned to minor-league camp last week, but he's been given a reprieve with Gavin Lux (shoulder) headed to the injured list. The 28-year-old Palacios could see some starts at second base while Lux is out and is also an option for reps in the outfield.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen, shortstop top of mind for Rays as regular season nears PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays’ Opening Day roster is not yet set, but it is coming into clearer focus. After they optioned infielder/outf...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Sent to minor-league camp The Rays optioned Palacios to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact Palacios will fall short of making the Rays' Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old utility player went 3-for-19 with a double, seven strikeouts and four walks during spring training action.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Palacios (back) will start at third base and bat eighth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios is ready to roll after missing a week-plus of action with back tightness. The 28-year-old is 2-for-15 at the dish so far this spring and is projected for a utility role this season in Tampa Bay.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Friday return Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Palacios (back) could return to the Grapefruit League lineup as soon as Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios has recently been managing back tightness, which has kept him from playing in spring games since March 3. He appears to have responded well to treatment and has seemingly resumed taking part in baseball activities, but Palacios may need to go through another workout Wednesday and/or Thursday before being cleared to play. Palacios is competing for a utility role on the Rays' Opening Day roster, with his ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots enhancing his chances of breaking camp with the big club.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing lower-back tightness Palacios is currently sidelined with lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios last played Tuesday. Rays manager Kevin Cash said that the utility player will receive "a couple days of treatment and see where we go from there." Palacios is 2-for-15 with one stolen base so far during Grapefruit League action.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will see reps at hot corner Palacios will see some time at third base during spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios has shown versatility during his major-league career, where he has seen most of his playing time in the corner outfields and at second base. He should get a fair amount of playing time at the keystone behind Gavin Lux. Although Palacios has played third base in just two major-league games, the Rays expanding his utility in order to improve his chances of making the Opening Day roster. Palacios slashed .333/396/.452 with four steals, one home run and three RBI across 48 plate appearances for Tampa Bay in 2025.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Long-forgotten Guardians prospect poised to be everyday player with Rays in 2026 After moving around the baseball wilderness, former Guardians prospect Richie Palacios is set to be an everyday player for the Rays in 2026.

JANUARY 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Settles with Rays Palacios signed a one-year, $945,000 contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios appeared in just 17 games for the Rays in 2025 but made the most of his limited opportunities, slashing .333/.396/.452 with three RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases over 48 plate appearances. The 28-year-old utility man could begin to see regular time at second base in 2026 now that Brandon Lowe is in Pittsburgh, which would grant Palacios many more opportunities to show off his baserunning skills.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Beavers' 9th-inning homer gives Orioles 6-5 win, assures Rays 2nd straight losing season

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Losing hold of platoon role Palacios is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Palacios seemed to have taken hold of a strong-side platoon role upon his return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 1, but he's now been out of the lineup for three straight matchups with right-handed pitchers. The Rays will go with Bob Seymour at first base for the second day in a row.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Tuesday Palacios is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting four times during a five-game stretch, Palacios has now been absent from the lineup for three consecutive contests. The Rays have Bob Seymour handling first base Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from starting nine Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Palacios will take a seat for the second day in a row, this time against a right-handed starter (Trey Yesavage) after he was withheld from the starting nine Sunday against lefty Shota Imanaga. Since returning from the 60-day injured list Sept. 1, Palacios has gone 4-for-21 with three walks. That modest level of production may prompt the Rays to view Palacios as more of a part-time option rather than a locked-in strong-side platoon player.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Palacios is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Palacios started each of the previous four contests against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Thursday as the White Sox send righty Shane Smith to the hill. It's Bob Seymour in the designated hitter spot for the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First homer of 2025 Palacios went 1-for-2 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Palacios appeared in one game this season before being placed on the 60-day injured list with a fractured finger. Knee and hamstring injuries extended his stay on the IL, and he was finally activated Sept. 1. He hit his first home run of the campaign Tuesday, and he's 2-for-14 (.143) with three strikeouts since being reinstated from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First homer of 2025 Palacios went 1-for-2 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Gray hits a tiebreaking homer to send Rays past White Sox Tristan Gray, Josh Lowe and Richie Palacios homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Tristan Gray hits a tiebreaking homer to send the Rays past the White Sox 5-4

Tristan Gray, Josh Lowe and Richie Palacios homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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