Yacksel Rios began 2023 in the Atlanta Braves minor league organization, but a midseason trade and immediate promotion earned him a spot in the Oakland Athletics’ bullpen. Unfortunately for him, he appeared in just three games before being diagnosed with an axillary branch aneurysm in his right shoulder that ended his season.
How Acquired?
The A’s acquired Rios from the Braves on June 18, 2023 in exchange for cash considerations.
What were the expectations?
Acquired and promoted to the big leagues immediately, the expectation for Rios was to eat up some innings in a struggling A’s bullpen at the time.