Daniel Palka Fantasy Stats

The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Daniel Palka for assignment. Palka showed good power in 2018, but took a big step backwards in 2019. Palka hit .107 with 35 strikeouts in 84 at-bats. The move will open a spot for newly signed catcher Yasmani Grandal.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka is in the lineup and batting sixth on Thursday. He replaces Leury Garcia, who just returned from bereavement leave and is sitting after starting Tuesday and Wednesday. It's been an unfortunate campaign for Palka, who is now 1-for-54 on the year with six walks and a hit-by-pitch in 61 plate appearances. The hitter who went deep 27 times last year may be in there somewhere, but Palka is obviously a hard pass in DFS. Other than Palka, however, the White Sox are a stack candidate facing Royals starter Jorge Lopez and his 6.23 ERA.

The Chicago White Sox optioned outfielder Daniel Palka to Triple-A Charlotte after the game on Wednesday. Palka, who led the team with 27 home runs as a rookie in 2018, got his first hit in 35 at-bats on Wednesday before he was sent down. The Sox want Palka to work on his swing, and eventually he'll return and fare better at the plate. Those that were holding onto him in deep mixed leagues can now look for other options. Palka's demotion is good news for Adam Engel's playing time, but the Sox might elect to bring up another outfielder for depth.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka and infielder Yolmer Sanchez are out of the starting lineup on Friday. Leury Garcia is in right field and leading off, Adam Engel draws the start in center field and is hitting ninth and Jose Rondon is at the keystone and batting eighth against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Garcia doesn't have much pop (15 career homers in 326 games) but is hitting .368 (7-for-19) with an RBI and steal to start the year. He'll be a deep DFS sleeper for Friday's early slate.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka (hamstring) struck out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning against the Brewers on Thursday, and manager Rick Renteria plans to use him at designated hitter gradually after he left early with a tight left hamstring on Feb. 24 against the Padres. Palka hit just .240 in 124 games in his rookie season, but he impressed with 27 home runs and 67 RBI. He should see plenty of playing time for a rebuilding club and is worth owning in deep mixed and AL-only leagues.

With Chicago White Sox first basemen Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu slated to fill the first base/designated hitter spots in 2019, it will be up to manager Rick Renteria on whether to play outfielder Daniel Palka in left field or bring him off the bench on most days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. The rookie was the team's primary DH last year, but he may be forced into playing left field primarily next season despite his defensive shortcomings. Palka impressed by hitting .240/.294/.484 with 27 home runs, 67 RBI and 56 runs in his first 124 games in the big leagues. There's obviously a lot to like here, but Palka will be a volatile fantasy selection due to uncertain playing time and his all-or-nothing game.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka hit a pinch-hit home run on Friday versus the Chicago Cubs. The slugger has been a nice source of power for the rebuilding White Sox and now has 27 home runs to go along with 64 RBI and a .242 batting average. Palka remains a cheap power source in all fantasy formats.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka (knee) jammed and "tweaked" the left side of his knee in the game on Sunday and is day-to-day, according to manager Rick Renteria. Renteria also said that Palka "seems fine." Palka had two home runs (both solo shots) and a strikeout in four plate appearances in the game on Sunday. He has 24 dingers and 60 RBI on the season, but his weak .243/.294/.489 slash line makes him a one-dimensional fantasy asset. Palka might sit out a game or two, but it doesn't appear that he'll be out for long, if at all.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka continues to perform for the White Sox. Palka went 2-for-4 with a home run and double Tuesday. He also scored twice in the contest. Palka is now hitting .289 with five home runs and 17 RBI. He is worth consideration in AL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues for owners seeking a power bat.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka came through in the clutch on Saturday, driving in two runs with a triple in the third inning. Palka, 26, was an unheralded outfield prospect coming into the season, but he has made the most out of his opportunity in 2018. He has posted a .271/.295/.542 slash line in 18 MLB games, hitting three home runs and driving in 13. As long as Nick Delmonico and Avisail Garcia remain on the shelf with injuries for the White Sox, Palka will continue to get opportunities for regular outfield at-bats. He's a potential pickup for fantasy owners in deeper leagues who are dealing with injuries in their outfield.