Richie Palacios DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays have activated infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios (finger) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest against the New York Yankees on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Rays optioned infielder Coco Montes to Triple-A Durham. The 27-year-old hit the injured list at the start of the campaign due to a fractured finger. Fantasy managers should expect Palacios to see most of his time in the outfield, as Brandon Lowe is the everyday second baseman in Tampa Bay. Last summer, Palacios appeared in 92 games in Tampa Bay and held a .223/.346/.318 slash line with eight doubles and five long balls. He swiped 19 bags and held a 67:45 K:BB. Under the hood, he generated a modest .325 xwOBA. Fantasy managers looking for speed in deeper formats should consider adding Palacios.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios (finger), who is rehabbing from a fractured right ring finger, is still waiting for his full grip strength to return. The extended down time means Palacios will likely need more time to build back up, which will make for a longer injured-list stint that the team initially expected. Palacios went on the 10-day IL back on March 24 and was expected to return in early to mid-April. The 27-year-old fractured his finger in spring training and might not be able to make his 2025 season debut for the Rays until May. Eventually, he'll need to go on an extended minor-league rehab assignment. With Josh Lowe (oblique) currently on the injured list, it has opened up consistent playing time in right field in Tampa for youngsters Kameron Misner and Jake Mangum.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Earlier in camp, Palacios was diagnosed with a small fracture in his right ring finger. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as Palacios was likely going to have a utility role in the starting lineup. Last season, the 27-year-old posted a .223/.346/.318 slash line with five home runs and 19 stolen bases across 92 contests. He generated a modest .325 xwOBA with a .249 xBA. Palacios also drew walks at an elite 14.2 percent walk rate. Last summer, Palacios only entered the starting lineup against right-handed pitching and logged 37 starts at the keystone, two at the hot corner, one at shortstop, and 51 in the outfield. While he is sidelined, Jose Caballero and Taylor Walls will have an increased role in the infield, and Kameron Misner could have a larger role in the outfield.