Richie Palacios

Richie Palacios

26-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Cleveland Guardians
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Palacios' path to the majors is currently blocked, as the Guardians likely have their starting outfield set. He's in a position to battle with Will Benson and Will Brennan for a reserve role to begin 2023. Palacios' 2022 was a fine campaign -- he slashed .279/.371/.458 in 45 games with Triple-A Columbus. He spent more time in the majors, getting into 54 contests but logging just 123 plate appearances with a .232/.293/.286 slash line. Power won't be what makes the lefty hitter stick in the majors -- he's got good plate discipline and can provide some speed. He'll still need to hit consistently, which could be tough if he doesn't see much playing time. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Guardians in March of 2023.
Optioned to Triple-A
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
March 25, 2023
Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Palacios didn't make a strong case for a bench spot this spring, posting a .618 OPS over nine games. His .232/.293/.286 line in his 54-game debut last year didn't make a compelling argument either, but he slashed .279/.371/.458 at the Triple-A level and doesn't have much left to prove there.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
 
 
+18%
OPS vs LHP
2023
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2022
 
 
+18%
OPS vs LHP
2021
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left .667 6 0 0 0 0 .000 .667 .000
Since 2021vs Right .564 117 7 0 10 2 .236 .274 .291
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left .667 6 0 0 0 0 .000 .667 .000
2022vs Right .564 117 7 0 10 2 .236 .274 .291
2021vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Since 2021
 
 
+16%
OPS on Road
2023
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+16%
OPS on Road
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021Home .536 63 6 0 4 1 .196 .286 .250
Since 2021Away .621 60 1 0 6 1 .268 .300 .321
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Home .536 63 6 0 4 1 .196 .286 .250
2022Away .621 60 1 0 6 1 .268 .300 .321
2021Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Palacios was one of the better stories in the minors last season. He missed all of 2019 with a major shoulder injury that required surgery and was left to work out by himself in 2020, but he was so good in his return to action that the Guardians added him to the 40-man roster after the season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter slashed .297/.404/.471 with seven home runs and 20 steals (on 23 attempts) in 103 games between Double-A and Triple-A. The most impressive aspect of his profile as it pertains to future big-league success is the 16.4 K% and 13.6 BB% he logged while using the whole field (Pull% under 40%). The main thing he lacks is impact power, but he has plus speed and a potentially plus hit tool. Palacios saw most of his time at second base, but he also played some center field and left field and played exclusively in the outfield during the Arizona Fall League, which is where he will likely get work in Cleveland this year, although he will enter the year with a 2B designation in fantasy. The outfield depth chart is fairly wide open, so he should get his chance sometime this summer.
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Making solid contact
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
March 8, 2023
Palacios has gone 3-for-6 with a walk and a run over three Cactus League games.
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Returns to minors
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
September 21, 2022
The Guardians optioned Palacios to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
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Notches steal
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
September 16, 2022
Palacios drew a walk and stole a base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Twins.
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Promoted, starting Tuesday
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
August 23, 2022
Palacios was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will bat seventh as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Padres.
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Sent down Friday
OFCleveland Guardians  AAA
July 8, 2022
Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
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