Pittsburgh Pirates promote hot hitting minor leaguer Josh Palacios to Major League roster

Washington Nationals’ Josh Palacios in action during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 1, …

Washington Nationals’ Josh Palacios in action during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

by: Josh Frketic

Posted: May 9, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDT

Updated: May 9, 2023 / 03:25 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up outfielder Josh Palacios to the Major League roster from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their game with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

In 13 games with Indianapolis, Palacios has hit .434 with four home runs and 20 RBIs.

The 27-year-old has Major League experience with the Blue Jays and Nationals, hitting just .207 in 91 plate appearances.

Palacios can play all three outfield positions and will get the start Tuesday night in right field against the Rockies.