Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Thu 3/21/24 10:10 PM

Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Sat 3/16/24 2:32 PM

Palacios (illness) is starting as Pittsburgh's designated hitter in Saturday's spring training game versus Atlanta, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Sun 3/10/24 12:52 PM

Palacios was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Phillies due to flu-like symptoms, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Palacios just made his spring debut Wednesday after dealing with a lower-leg injury, and he'll step out of the lineup Sunday since he's not feeling well. The 28-year-old should return to action in the next couple days once he's recovered.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Wed 3/6/24 12:13 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Fri 3/1/24 4:38 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Sat 9/30/23 3:14 PM

Palacios isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Wed 9/27/23 3:24 PM

Palacios is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Sun 9/24/23 1:30 PM

Palacios is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Fri 9/22/23 4:55 PM

Palacios remains out of the lineup Friday at Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Palacios hit at three-run homer off the bench in the Pirates' defeat of 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.

Joshua Palacios
OF PIT
Fri 9/22/23 4:22 AM

Palacios hit a three-run home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's 8-6 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Palacios began the game on the bench but was called upon to pinch hit in the top of the ninth inning with Pittsburgh clinging to a one-run lead. The 28-year-old came through with a three-run blast that proved to be critical when Chicago scored twice in the bottom of the frame. Palacios has homered in each of his past two contests, driving in six runs over that span.