Blue Jays recall Palacios from triple-A, release Luciano

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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled speedy outfielder Josh Palacios from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox.

In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Kirby Snead was re-assigned to triple-A while right-handed pitcher Elvis Luciano was released.

Palacios made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in April, appearing in 10 games while Teoscar Hernandez was on the COVID-19 list. In that brief audition, he hit .250/.353/.250 with seven runs scored and four RBIs. At triple-A this season he was limited to just 13 games due to a hand injury.

Snead also made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays this season, appearing in seven games out of the bullpen and posting a 2.35 ERA.

Luciano was acquired by the Blue Jays in the Rule 5 draft ahead of the 2019 season and he appeared in 25 games during that campaign. He made 11 appearances with double-A New Hampshire this season.

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