The Cubs released Rios on Monday. Rios made one scoreless appearance for the Cubs earlier this season but has spent most of the year at Triple-A Iowa, posting a 4.24 ERA and 15:10 K:BB over 17 frames. The 32-year-old will now be on the lookout for a deal with a new organization.
Yacksel Ríos: Everything you need to know
Yacksel Ríos
RP
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STATS
Yacksel Rios Game Log 2026
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Regular SeasonDateOppResultIPKBBHBPCGSHOHRER4/26L 6-01.220000000
Regular Season Totals 1.220000000
Yacksel Rios Splits 2026
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 01.2000.02000000000.0000Away 01.2000.02000000000.0000Day 01.2000.02000000000.0000vs Lefty 00.0000.01000000000.0000vs Righty 00.0000.01000000000.0000April 01.2000.02000000000.0000Opponent vs LAD 0 1.2 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 Venue @ Los Angeles 0 1.2 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0
Yacksel Rios Player Profile
Birthdate
6/27/1993 (32)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'3", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2011: Rd 12; Pk 30 (PHI)
Birthplace
Caguas, PRI
Position
RP
Career History
Chicago Cubs
2026-2027
(1 season)
New York Mets
2024-2025
(2 seasons)
Athletics
2023-2024
(1 season)
Atlanta Braves
2023-2023
(1 season)
Chicago White Sox
2022-2023
(1 season)
Boston Red Sox
2021-2022
(1 season)
Seattle Mariners
2021-2021
(1 season)
Tampa Bay Rays
2021-2021
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Pirates
2019-2021
(2 seasons)
Philadelphia Phillies
2017-2019
(3 seasons)
Yacksel Ríos: Breaking News
Outrighted to Triple-A
The Cubs outrighted Rios to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Rios had been removed from the 40-man roster and went unclaimed on waivers. The 32-year-old reliever has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's unclear what he plans to do. Rios tossed 1.2 scoreless innings in his lone outing with the Cubs.
Dropped from 40-man roster
The Cubs designated Rios for assignment Sunday. During his week-long stint in the majors, Rios made just one appearance out of the bullpen, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings last Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. The 32-year-old reliever will now be subject to the waiver process, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the option of electing free agency.