The Pirates recalled Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Palacios has slashed .230/.319/.344 in 20 games with the big club this season. He will likely be used as a reserve down the stretch for the Pirates.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Activated and optioned
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The Pirates activated Palacios (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Palacios is done with his rehab assignment from a strained left hamstring, but the Pirates have elected to keep him at Indianapolis rather than adding him to the big-league roster. He's put up a .663 OPS in 20 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Palacios (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Palacios has been shelved for the last week with a left hamstring strain. Because his absence has been brief, he would seem to have a chance at being activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Aug. 10. Palacios had been seeing regular reps in right field against right-handers before getting injured, but he could return as a backup following the Pirates' acquisition of Bryan De La Cruz ahead of the trade deadline.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Placed on injured list
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The Pirates placed Palacios on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Palacios made an early exit from Monday's game versus the Astros due to a hamstring injury, and it will now officially force him to miss at least the first portion of August. Bryan De La Cruz was officially activated to fill the open roster spot, and he figures to take over as Pittsburgh's primary right fielder.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Absent from lineup
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Palacios isn't in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday versus the Astros after exiting with a hamstring injury Monday.
Palacios was removed from Monday's game against the Astros in the top of the fourth inning after pulling up awkwardly on a groundout, exiting for good in the following frame. Connor Joe is starting in right field Tuesday and batting seventh. However, Palacios will likely see less playing time even when healthy with the addition of Bryan De La Cruz via trade with the Marlins on Tuesday.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Exits early with hamstring injury
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Palacios was removed from Monday's contest against the Astros as a result of left hamstring discomfort.
Palacios pulled up lame on a ground out in top of the fourth inning, ultimately exiting the contest in the bottom of the fifth. He finished his day 0-for-2 with a strikeout and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being while more information on his status will likely come out in the near future.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Absent from lineup
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Palacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Palacios had started the last five games and nine of the last 10 contests, but he'll take a seat versus righty Andre Pallante. Connor Joe will pick up a start in right field in place of Palacios.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Not in Friday's lineup
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Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Palacios started the previous four games and went 3-for-16 with two homers and four RBI. Bryan Reynolds, Michael Taylor and Jack Suwinski will start from left to right in the outfield against Chicago lefty Garrett Crochet.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Getting look at leadoff spot
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Palacios went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.
Palacios took over in the leadoff spot Tuesday with Andrew McCutchen getting a day of rest, though it also marked his second time atop the order in Pittsburgh's last five games. Palacios had his path to playing time partially cleared with Edward Olivares optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Smacks first homer
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Palacios went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Monday against the Mets.
Palacios joined the big-league roster Thursday and has started three of five games since. Monday's long ball was his first of the season, and he's gone 3-for-10 with five walks and three runs scored since being promoted.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Sitting after two straight starts
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Palacios is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
The lefty-hitting Palacios will hit the bench for the series finale after he had started both of the past two games, going 2-for-6 with three walks and three runs scored. Though he's not assured a regular role just yet, Palacios might have performed well enough in his last two starts to have emerged as the Bucs' preferred option in right field over Edward Olivares, who was withheld from the lineup for the past three contests after going 3-for-21 with two walks and no extra-base hits over his prior six starts. The righty-hitting Olivares is back in the lineup Sunday over Palacios while the Pirates take on southpaw Sean Manaea.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Leads off against Mets
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Palacios went 1-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored Friday against the Mets.
Palacios was recalled to the majors Thursday but had to wait an additional day for his first start. He batted leadoff and was effective in the role, though Andrew McCutchen was out of the lineup for rest and will presumably hit atop the order upon his return.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Joins big-league roster
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The Pirates recalled Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Palacios got a late start to the season at Indianapolis due to injury, but he collected a .934 OPS since returning last month. It's possible Palacios will get some run in the outfield with the Pirates struggling to find production from the center and right field spots, but he will begin Thursday's game versus the Cardinals on the bench.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Staying put in Triple-A
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Palacios will not be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
It had been previously reported Tuesday that Palacios was bound for the majors, but the team will instead keep him in Indianapolis for now. The 28-year-old outfielder has missed two months of the season due to an injury, but he's posted a .934 OPS since returning from the IL on June 11. If his bat continues to stay hot, it's possible he still gets the call to Pittsburgh at some point -- especially if Jack Suwinski and Michael Taylor continue to struggle in the big leagues.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Joining Pirates on Wednesday
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The Pirates will recall Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Since returning from the Triple-A injured list June 11, Palacios has slashed .362/.423/.511 with a homer and six RBI in 52 plate appearances. He'll now join the big-league club as the Pirates look to get more production out of their outfielders in light of the fact both Jack Suwinski (.542 OPS) and Michael Taylor (.492 OPS) have struggled at the plate all season.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Headed to Indianapolis
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Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Back in action
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Palacios (illness) is starting as Pittsburgh's designated hitter in Saturday's spring training game versus Atlanta, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Joshua Palacios: Ready for spring debut
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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.
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.
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Pirates' Josh Palacios: Nursing leg injury
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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.
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.
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Pirates' Josh Palacios: Sitting out Saturday
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Palacios isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against Miami.
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.
