The Chicago Cubs have signed reliever Yacksel Ríos to a minor league contract, as reported by Francys Romero. The 32-year-old righty, who has previously played for teams including the Phillies, Pirates, and Mets, has struggled with injuries, missing much of 2025 after a solid 2024 in Triple-A where he had a 3.30 ERA. Ríos holds a 6.32 ERA in the majors over nearly 100 innings but boasts a 4.13 ERA with a 24.5% strikeout rate in Triple-A. He is expected to serve as a depth option for Triple-A Iowa rather than contend for an Opening Day roster spot.
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