Report: 4 teams have checked in on Rangers' Rios
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The Texas Rangers reportedly have plenty of suitors if they wish to deal outfielder Alex Rios.
Among teams that have checked in on #Rangers’ Rios, from my sources and @jonmorosi’s: #Mariners, #SFGiants, #Yankees, #Reds.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2014
Rios is enjoying another productive season but after countless injuries have decimated their roster, the Rangers are the current bottom feeders of the American League.
In 100 games, the 33-year-old is hitting .299/.328/.428 with 21 doubles and 43 RBI and provides the right-handed bat that many teams are looking for.
The Mariners, who have been rumored to have 'real interest' in Matt Kemp, have been starved for another bat and need to add some more production from their outfield - Rios' .756 OPS would do just that.
The Reds rank in the bottom third in both OPS and runs scored and their lack of production from the outfield combined with the absence of Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips are main contributors to that.
New York could get Carlos Beltran back in the outfield soon but if they intend to compete for a playoff spot through August and September, an upgrade over a 40-year Ichiro Suzuki playing everyday is likely needed.
San Francisco have kicked the tires on several corner outfielders though they have been getting solid production from both Michael Morse and Hunter Pence this season.
Rios has a $13.5 million team option for next season with a $1 million buyout.