PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Yacksel Ríos off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and have optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Ríos has a 4-2 record, 6.38 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 53 career relief appearances with the Phillies from 2017-19. He made four appearances this season with the Phillies before being designated for assignment on July 29. He also made 31 relief appearances this season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pirates Claim Pitcher Off Waivers From Phillies
August 4, 2019 7:47 am