EDWIN RÍOS NEWS

Dodgers Bench Player Continues to Impress in Starting Role Edwin Rios has been making his case for more playing time.

MAY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Connects on three-run shot Rios went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs in Friday's 6-4 win versus Arizona.

Impact After both teams failed to score in the first inning, Rios gave Los Angeles an early lead with his three-run shot to right field in the second. The long ball was his fifth over his past 12 games and sixth overall on the campaign. Rios' hot bat has led to him seeing more playing time of late, and he's slashing .311/.354/.667 across 12 contests since May 9.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Rios stays hot and ready for Dodgers in victory over Dbacks PHOENIX — So far this season, Edwin Rios’ biggest challenge has been simply staying ready, trying to keep himself sharp between sporadic sta...

MAY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Earns second straight start Rios will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact After smashing a solo home run and drawing two walks in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Phillies while starting in place of a resting Chris Taylor, Rios will stick in the lineup for a second straight game as the Dodgers open a three-game set in Washington. Justin Turner will be getting the day off to clear room in the lineup for Rios, who owns an excellent .935 OPS over a small sample of 48 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy's error allows Phillies to rally past Dodgers

Max Muncy’s two-run fielding error in the bottom of the 10th capped a wild late-inning sequence and allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to post a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Tuesday Rios went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rios didn't play in Game 1 of the twin bill, but he started at DH in in the nightcap before moving to third base in the ninth inning. The slugger made the most of his lone hit, drilling a three-run homer to left field in the second inning. Rios has been swinging a hot bat of late, slashing .316/.316/.842 with three homers and 10 RBI over his past six games.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Turner powers Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Diamondbacks

Edwin Rios hit a three-run homer during a six-run second inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased another early deficit in a 13-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks to sweep th...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three Rios went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Rios came to the plate with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and drove in all three runners with a double. He played in each of the team's three games in Pittsburgh and delivered two home runs, a double and seven RBI. With Chris Taylor (knee) back in action, Rios is likely to return to a minimal role, though he has shown the ability to produce when given the chance.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belts third homer Rios went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact He took Beau Sulser deep in the seventh inning for a two-run shot, capping the scoring on the night for the Dodgers. It was Rios' first start since April 27, and despite a .310/.333/.621 slash line in 30 plate appearances with three homers, the 28-year-old will likely continue to struggle to earn consistent playing time in a loaded lineup.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner hits 3 of Dodgers' 8 doubles in rout of Bucs

Justin Turner hit three of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight doubles and finished with four hits and four RBIs in an 11-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs solo homer Rios hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Monday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact The Dodgers managed only four hits in the contest on were on the verge of being shut out until Rios went deep to center field off David Bednar in the ninth inning. The long ball was Rios' second of the campaign. He hasn't had many opportunities to play thus far, logging just 25 plate appearances over Los Angeles' first 27 games.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quintana gets first win since 2019, Pirates down Dodgers 5-1

Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings for his first win since 2019 and the first victory by a Pittsburgh starting pitcher this season as the Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodg...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers get the best of Giants in first of many 2022 battles

The Dodgers swept the Giants this week, but the two teams figure to battle to the end again this season, Pedro Moura writes.

MAY 5, 2022

Belts first homer Rios went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Braves.

Impact Rios received his fourth start of the campaign and took advantage of the opportunity with a solo shot to right field in the fifth inning. The long ball was his first of the season and his first extra-base hit to go along with three singles. Each of Rios' starts thus far have come as a designated hitter.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves

Freddie Freeman slugged his first home run in a Dodgers uniform and Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 for its seventh consecutive victory

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another start on tap Manager Dave Roberts said he expects to include Rios in the lineup at designated hitter in the Dodgers' series opener Monday versus Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Roberts didn't specify which member of the Dodgers' star-studded everyday lineup will be sitting Monday, but Max Muncy and Justin Turner have primarily rotated between DH and third base this season, making one of the two the logical candidate to sit. Rios has picked up two starts at DH to date, going 2-for-8 with a run.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roster spot confirmed Rios will make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Rios would likely begin the season in the big leagues, and that's now been confirmed. He doesn't seem to have a path to a starting role, but the Dodgers like to give their players' plenty of rest, so he should feature fairly often. That of course assumes he hits better than the .078/.217/.137 line he managed in 60 trips to the plate last season. If his 1.272 OPS through 10 spring games is any indication, that shouldn't be a problem. Rios is talented enough to earn more playing time as the season goes on.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to begin year in majors Rios will likely begin the season on the major-league roster after Jake Lamb was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Rios hit just .078 across 25 appearances with the Dodgers last year, but he has performed well in spring training by slashing .389/.522/.944 with three homers, a double, seven RBI, five runs and five walks across nine Cactus League games. He should take on a bench role while seeing some occasional playing time as an option in the corner infield and as a designated hitter.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Flashing power this spring Rios is slashing .438/.550/1.063 with three home runs, seven RBI and a 4:1 BB:K over 20 plate appearances in Cactus League play.

Impact Rios' power potential is no secret, but the 27-year-old's 2021 campaign was derailed by a shoulder injury that limited him to 60 plate appearances. He belted eight homers in only 76 at-bats for the Dodgers in 2020, however, and it appears that he has rediscovered his power stroke this spring now that he's back to full health. Rios isn't going to be an everyday player among a loaded group of Los Angeles hitters, but he could fill an important role off the bench while getting an occasional start at DH and at the corner infield positions.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting sixth, starting at third Rios (shoulder) is starting at third base and hitting sixth Saturday against the Mariners, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rios was a popular breakout candidate in 2021, but shoulder issues limited him to 60 MLB plate appearances and he eventually needed surgery in May to address a partially torn labrum. Things are still pretty crowded on the Dodgers' depth chart, especially after the Freddie Freeman signing, but Rios could get time at designated hitter in addition to the infield corners.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Edwin Rios Blasts a Homer Off of LA Ace Walker Buehler Edwin Rios takes Walker Buehler deep at Camelback Ranch.

MARCH 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles

Atlanta will look to clinch a series win with a victory over Los Angeles in Game 6 of the NLCS

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles

The Braves will take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5 of the NLCS

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta looks to extend NLCS lead over Los Angeles in Game 4

Los Angeles will play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NLCS

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta looks to increase lead in NLCS versus Los Angeles

Walker Buehler and Los Angeles will host Atlanta in Game 3 of the NLCS

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS