Richie Palacios - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pirates vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 19 Richie Palacios and the Tampa Bay Rays take the field against Brandon Lowe and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET....

20 MINS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Second straight start vs. RHP Palacios will start at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Palacios has now drawn the last two starts at second base over the right-handed-hitting Ben Williamson when the Rays have faced right-handed pitchers. The two could form a loose platoon at the keystone until Tampa Bay gets Gavin Lux (shoulder/ankle) back from the injured list.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Idle against righty Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Even with Gavin Lux (shoulder) on the shelf to begin the season, the left-handed-hitting Palacios hasn't been able to take control of a strong-side platoon role at second base. The Rays have instead opted for more of a timeshare at the keystone between Palacios and Ben Williamson, who gets the nod for Monday's home opener. Palacios has now been left out of the starting nine in three of the Rays' last six matchups with right-handed pitchers.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks offense in win Palacios went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Palacios came through in the 10th inning, hitting what proved to be the game-winning home run off Justin Topa. After opening the season 0-for-8, he went 3-for-5 over two games this weekend while swiping a bag in each contest. The 22-year-old is slashing .231/.444/.462 across 18 plate appearances so far as a part-time player who will see most of his at-bats against right-handed pitching.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

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APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

Richie Palacios hits 2-run homer in 10th inning to lift Rays over Twins 4-1

Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan's first game appearance since 2023

Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 inni...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

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.

MARCH 29 • 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

MARCH 26 • 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

MARCH 23 • 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...

MARCH 23 • 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.

MARCH 23 • 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

Shane McClanahan, hoping to pitch for Rays for first time since 2023, gets $3.6M, 1-year contract

Shane McClanahan, a two-time All-Star who last pitched in the major leagues in August 2023, avoided arbitration when he agreed to a $3.6 million, one-year contract with the Tampa B...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Mason Miller, Zach Neto and Maikel Garcia are among the players with two-to-three years or service time who are eligible for salary arbitrat...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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