Luis Fernando Palacios is a 6’2″, 160 lb. left-hander from Cagua, Venezuela, origin also of former Florida Marlins shortstop Álex González. Born on July 1st, 2000, Palacios signed with the Miami Marlins through free agency the day after his 16th birthday.
Palacios didn’t appear in any games right away for the DSL Marlins, in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League. Instead, he made his debut in the 2017 season, putting up a 4-0 record with a 2.70 ERA, 43 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings, and a 1.14 WHIP. Opposing hitters slashed a .