Josh Palacios, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top minor league players is reportedly joining the team today.
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweeted this morning that the Pirates selected Palacios’ contract from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Palacios was riding a hot streak at the plate, carrying a slash line of .368/.433/.774 with both Altoona and Indianapolis. He’s also collected four home runs, 20 RBI and six walks.
Early and often.
Josh Palacios simply cannot be stopped. pic.twitter.com/SpwtD15b1j— Indianapolis Indians (@indyindians) May 3, 2023The 27-year-old was selected by the Pirates in the second round of December’s minor league Rule 5 Draft and quickly captured the attention of fans after he was named International League Player of the Week for the week of May 1.