Nationals claim Blue Jays outfielder Josh Palacios off waivers

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetApril 15, 2022 - 2:46pm

Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Palacios, left, strikes out swinging with the base loaded during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. At right is New York Yankees catcher Max McDowell. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Washington Nationals claimed Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Josh Palacios off waivers Friday afternoon.

Palacios had been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays back on April 11.

The 26-year-old made his debut for the Blue Jays on April 9, 2021. Palacios notched four runs, four RBI and batted for .200 in 13 games last season.

The Brooklyn native recorded five runs, two homers, four RBIs and batted for .238 in six games with AAA Buffalo this season.

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