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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

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

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NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Blue Jays Win AL East Title, Will Face Red Sox-Yankees Winner in NLDS

The Blue Jays roll past the Rays, 13-4, in their regular-season finale to clinch Toronto's first AL East title in a decade.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Blue Jays Win AL East Title, Will Face Red Sox-Yankees Winner in NLDS

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

Another start at first base Palacios is starting at first base and batting seventh in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Palacios made his first professional start at first base Saturday against the Guardians, and he's back at the position Tuesday. It's his third straight start overall against right-handed pitching. The 28-year-old has missed most of this season with myriad injuries, but he could see regular reps versus righties down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Rays activated Palacios (knee/hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Palacios has been limited to only one game for the Rays this season, first due to a fractured finger and more recently because of knee and hamstring problems. However, the 28-year-old recently played nine rehab games with Triple-A Durham -- going 6-for-33 with two home runs -- and is ready to rejoin the big club. Palacios should see a decent amount of playing time during the final month between second base and the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from 60-day IL The Rays activated Palacios (knee/hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Palacios has been limited to just one game for the Rays this season, first due to a fractured finger and more recently because of knee and hamstring problems. However, the 28-year-old recently played nine rehab games with Triple-A Durham -- going 6-for-33 with two home runs -- and is ready to rejoin the big club. Palacios should see a decent amount of playing time during the final month between second base and the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Mariners to start 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Monday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals aim to end 7-game slide, take on the Rays

The Washington Nationals look to stop their seven-game skid when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays

The Washington Nationals will try to end their six-game skid when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals look to stop skid in game against the Rays

The Washington Nationals look to end their five-game slide when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and Rays meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Caminero leads Rays against the Guardians following 4-hit performance

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Cleveland Guardians after Junior Caminero had four hits against the Guardians on Monday

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays visit the Guardians to start 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Mangum leads Rays against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the St. Louis Cardinals after Jake Mangum had four hits against the Cardinals on Friday

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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