Yacksel Rios leaves MLB after brief Chicago Cubs appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Yacksel Rios, a 32-year-old relief pitcher, has left Major League Baseball after a single game with the Chicago Cubs this season. After spending most of the year at Triple-A Iowa, Rios made his major league debut but was subsequently released. He has signed with the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization, where he is expected to vie for closing opportunities. This move marks an end to his latest stint in affiliated baseball and could lead to another shot at the majors if he performs well in Korea. Rios has previously pitched in the MLB for several teams including the Phillies, Pirates, Mariners, and Red Sox.
- •Yacksel Rios made one appearance with the Cubs this season.
- •He signed with Korea’s LG Twins following his release.
- •Rios has over 100 innings pitched in the MLB across multiple teams.
- •He had a 4.24 ERA in Triple-A before joining the Cubs.
- •The LG Twins expect Rios to compete for a closing role.
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"A Chicago Cubs castoff has decided to leave Major League Baseball altogether after a very short debut this season.
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