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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Royals' Alex Rios: Club option declined by Royals
Alex Rios's club option was not picked up for 2016, Andy McCullough of The Kansas City Star reports.Rios missed a spattering of games this season due to a variety of health concerns, but his ability at the plate took a noticeable slip in 2015. His .255 batting average total was the worst mark he's submitted since 2009 (.247 in 2009 with Blue Jays and White Sox) and his .287 on-base percentage was the lowest total in his career. While he did have some nice moments during the Kansas City Royals' World Series run, he's towards the back end of his career and could be in line for more of a platoon role with another team in 2016.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Royals OF Johny Gomes was late addition to lineup Thursday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jonny Gomes was a late addition to Thursday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox, MLB.com reported.Gomes will replace Alex Rios in right field due to Rios' sore back. However, it's unlikely his presence in the lineup will be consistent moving forward. He will bat eighth in Rios' place.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Royals OF Alex Rios gets scratched because of stiff back
Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Rios was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a stiff back, MLB.com reported.Rios will now receive the day off due to the issue, with Jonny Gomes replacing him in right field. There's nothing indicating the issue is serious, so it's possible he will require just minimal time to rejoin the lineup.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Royals hold outfielder Alex Rios out of Saturday's lineup
Kansas City Royals OF Alex Rios is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers. Rios will rest for the first time in his 10 games since returning from a bout with the chicken pox. He's been one of the hottest hitters in the lineup during that stretch, batting .361 with a pair of homers, four RBI, and a stolen base. Jonny Gomes will cover right field for Rios in Saturday's contest.
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by CBS Sports Staff |
Royals' Alex Rios collects three hits, sends hit streak to eight games
Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios went 3 for 4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in a 8-4 win over the Indians on Thursday. The three-hit game extended Rios' hit streak to eight games and he's raised his average 14 points in that span. Along with the average boost, he has two home runs and four doubles in that span as well. In limited time, Rios has put together a pretty nice year, as he has a .265 average with four homers and eight steals in 91 games played this season. It seemed as though Rios had lost most of his fantasy relevancy over recent years, but he still has value in deep formats and in AL-only leagues.
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by CBS Sports Staff |
Royals RF Alex Rios launches solo homer in win over Indians
Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Indians. Rios has been swinging a hot bat since returning from an eight-game absence due to chicken pox. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in six straight games, with two homers and three RBI in that span. Rios also continued to punish Josh Tomlin, against whom he has now hit .429 (6-for-14) over his career, with tonight's round-tripper marking the first time he'd left the yard against the Indians' starter. Although he has only seen the field for 89 contests this season, Rios' experience should be a valued asset during the Royals' postseason run.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Royals hope to get Alex Rios, Kelvin Herrera back next week
The Kansas City Royals are targeting next week for the return of Alex Rios and Kelvin Herrera, reports MLB.com. Rios and Herrera are dealing with the chicken pox, but their symptoms have improved.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Royals' Alex Rios, Kelvin Herrera out with the chicken pox
The illness that has inflicted Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios over the past few days has been identified. Rios has suffering from a bout of the chicken pox, which he picked up during the team's recent series in Tampa Bay. Rios--along with 2015 All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera, who was also diagnosed with the virus--could miss up to two weeks, according to the Kansas City Star. Neither player has been placed on the disabled list at this point, and with the rosters expanded on Tuesday, they may stay on the active roster.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Royals' Alex Rios not in Sunday's lineup
Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Rios was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Rays, the team announced. Rios was also held out of Saturday's game because of an illness.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Royals RF Alex Rios (illness) scratched from lineup on Saturday
Kansas City Royals right fielder Alex Rios has been scratched from Saturday's lineup due to an illness. Jarrod Dyson will take his place in right field against the Rays. The severity of Rios' illness had not been made clear.
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