LG Twins sign relief pitcher Yaxell Rios, releasing Yoni Chirinos

The LG Twins, aiming for a second consecutive integrated championship, have made a significant roster move by signing relief pitcher Yaxell Rios. This decision comes as the team parts ways with their foreign pitcher Yoni Chirinos, who had been a key player in their championship run last year.

Chirinos, who posted a 3.31 ERA and 13 wins in 30 games last season, failed to replicate his success this year. He recorded a disappointing 6.68 ERA over eight starts before being sent down to the minor league team after a poor performance on May 28th. The team has officially requested a waiver for Chirinos from the Korea Baseball Organization.

Rios, a right-handed pitcher from Puerto Rico, has agreed to a contract worth $450,000, including a $350,000 salary and $100,000 in incentives. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 2017 and has a career MLB record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 5 holds in 93 appearances, totaling 100 innings pitched.