Yacksel Rios

The Phillies fell to the Marlins in 10 innings on Tuesday, 2-1. Yacksel Rios took the loss, allowing a run on two hits in 1 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked one. Rios is 3-1 with a 3.21 ERA for the season.

Fantasy Impact

Rios has allowed runs in only three of his 14 outings this season. He's allowed five runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in those games and only seven hits in 10 1/3 innings in the other 11 games.

The Phillies needed 11 innings to defeat the Pirates on Sunday, 3-2. Yacksel Rios finished the game, allowing a hit and no runs, striking out one. In doing do, he earned his third win of the season without a loss.

Fantasy Impact

Rios, a 24-year old right-handed reliever, has allowed one run on eight hits, three walks and seven strikeouts in eight innings of work. He's appeared in nine games this season and has a 3.63 ERA in 21 career appearances.

Yacksel Rios allowed no runs, one hit and two strikeouts in one inning of relief on Thursday. While not part of the decision, Rios lowered his ERA to 1.50 in eight appearances this season.

Fantasy Impact

Rios is 2-0 and has allowed only a run in six innings of work this season. Strictly a situational pitcher, Rios averages less than an innings per outing. He continues to be very solid, if not somewhat surprising so far this season.

The Phillies needed 12 innings and seven pitchers to defeat the Reds on Wednesday, 4-3. Yacksel Rios recorded the final out with a strikeout. In doing so he earned his first Major League win. RIos has an ERA of 3.00 in five games this season.

Fantasy Impact

Rios has logged a total of only three innings in his five appearances. He's walked two, allowed two hits and struck out three. Due to the way Gabe Kapler utilizes his bullpen, expect Rios to appear in a significant number of games moving forward.