Rays Activate Richie Palacios from Injured List

Palacios returns after nearly two months, as Tampa Bay fights for a Wild Card spot.

Richie Palacios was activated from the 10-day injured list after suffering a hyperextended right knee on July 31.
In 88 games this season, Palacios has a .233 batting average with five home runs, 21 RBIs, and 19 steals.
Palacios has made significant contributions at second base and both corner outfield positions.
Infielder Austin Shenton was optioned to the spring training complex to make room for Palacios on the roster.
The Rays are currently 78-78, four games behind in the Wild Card race, with six games remaining in the regular season.