Palacios (illness) is starting in right field and batting fifth Saturday against Minnesota, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palacios had to leave Tuesday's contest after coming down with an illness, but after making a pinch hit appearance Friday, Palacios will return to the starting lineup Saturday. The 28-year-old is just 1-for-21 with a home run across his last six games.