Drafted in the 12th round (391st overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011.
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Yackel Rios is just 17 and has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame. Scouts have seen the righthander sit in the 90-93 mph range for short spurts. He's a converted third baseman who hasn't been pitching for long, as shown by his inconsistent, below-average breaking ball and nascent changeup.
Career Transactions
Syracuse Mets transferred RHP Yacksel Ríos from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Syracuse Mets transferred RHP Yacksel Ríos from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Syracuse Mets placed RHP Yacksel Ríos on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 23, 2024.
New York Mets signed free agent RHP Yacksel Ríos to a minor league contract.
Oakland Athletics transferred RHP Yacksel Ríos from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Raynaud’s Syndrome.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RHP Yacksel Ríos from Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RHP Yacksel Ríos from Las Vegas Aviators.
RHP Yacksel Ríos assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
Atlanta Braves traded RHP Yacksel Ríos to Oakland Athletics for cash.
Atlanta Braves traded RHP Yacksel Ríos to Oakland Athletics for cash.
Gwinnett Stripers activated RHP Yacksel Ríos from the 7-day injured list.
Gwinnett Stripers placed RHP Yacksel Ríos on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 24, 2023.
Puerto Rico activated RHP Yacksel Ríos.
RHP Yacksel Ríos assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Yacksel Ríos to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Yacksel Ríos roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
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