Joshua Palacios has been given chances this year by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and host Ethan Smith thinks it could be playing him into a roster spot in 2024. How likely is it that we see Palacios back next season and if he returns, what is his role moving forward?

Also, starting pitcher Quinn Priester returned to Pittsburgh yesterday after an impressive minor league stint and although the fifth inning of his work Wednesday night didn't go well, he offered some optimism moving forward.

Finally, Oneil Cruz is out for the remainder of the 2023 season, so what should his off-season look like, where could he play and will his rise continue?

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