St. Louis Cardinals & Cleveland Guardians Complete Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have recently acquired Richie Palacios, a versatile infielder/outfielder, from the Cleveland Guardians.

In the trade, the Guardians sent Palacios to the Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Prior to the trade, Palacios had been designated for assignment by the Guardians.

INF/OF Richie Palacios has been traded to the @Cardinals for a player to be named or cash.

Good luck @richiemille !!!

— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) June 16, 2023

Palacios, known for his batting abilities, has shown promise in the minor leagues but has struggled to find success at the major league level.

With this acquisition, the Cardinals, renowned for their ability to develop versatile players, aim to maximize Palacios' potential.

After joining the Cardinals organization, Palacios has been assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds. This move aligns with Tyler O'Neill's transfer to the 60-day injured list due to a back injury, creating an opportunity for Palacios to contribute.

We have acquired INF/OF Richie Palacios from Cleveland in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Memphis (AAA).

To make room on the 40-player roster, OF Tyler O’Neill has been transferred to the 60-day IL. pic.twitter.com/gtWxLrGy7j

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 16, 2023

For his minor-league career, the 26-year-old holds a solid .286/.388/.445 triple-slash line, with 20 home runs, 144 RBIs, 45 stolen bases, and 174 runs scored across 249 games played.

Having yet to make an appearance in a major league game this season, Palacios brings valuable depth to the Cardinals.

With options and less than a year of service time, he presents an opportunity for the Cardinals to work on his development and further strengthen their roster. Photo Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports