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Getting extra third-base reps Rios has been getting in extra work at third base, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Rios started at the hot corner Friday, allowing veteran Justin Turner to get a breather as DH. Rios has also logged playing time at first base this season, providing the Dodgers multiple ways to get his bat into the lineup. Including his homer against San Francisco on Friday, Rios has slugged three long balls in only 16 at-bats in 2020.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Launches homer Rios went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's victory over the Giants.

Impact Making his fourth start of the season, Rios added an insurance run for the Dodgers with a lead-off solo homer against Wandy Peralta in the eighth inning. The 26-year-old has hit three long balls across eight games this year while averaging .250/.294/.875.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Rios (toe) will bat eighth and play third base Friday against the Giants, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rios left Tuesday's game against the Padres after getting hit by a pitch in his toe, though his X-rays came back negative and he was considered available off the bench the next day. He'll make his fourth start of the season Friday, all of which have come in the last seven games.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday's game Rios (toe) isn't starting but will be available for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rios underwent X-rays on his big toe after being hit by a pitch Tuesday, but the results were negative. His availability off the bench Wednesday signals that he should be good to go for the Dodgers moving forward.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Rios had X-rays come back negative on his big toe after being hit by a pitch Tuesday against the Padres, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was hit by a pitch during the fifth inning and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced in the field for the following inning. Rios had the nail drained after exiting and is considered day-to-day, and manager Dave Roberts expects him to be available for Wednesday's series finale.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with apparent injury Betts was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an apparent left wrist issue, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Betts was producing solid results in Sunday's contest as he went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. However, he appeared to be experiencing left wrist discomfort after several swings during the game, and Edwin Rios pinch hit for him in the seventh inning. The nature and severity of the issue are unclear.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hits go-ahead homer Rios went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rios made his first start of the year at third base, batting seventh. He delivered with a two-run blast in the fourth inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead, and they never looked back. The 26-year-old now has two homers, four RBI and three runs scored in only 10 plate appearances. Rios is stuck behind Justin Turner on the depth chart, but if he may make a case for more playing time -- at least against righties -- if he keeps knocking balls out of the yard.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Connects on clutch homer Rios went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory over Houston.

Impact Rios entered the game as a pinch hitter in the 11th inning and struck out. His second at-bat was more eventful, however, as the 26-year-old went deep to right for the game's decisive runs. On a historical note, the blast was the first two-run homer leading off an inning in MLB history; due to amended rules for the 2020 campaign, Enrique Hernandez was placed on second base at the start of the frame. It was also the first hit of the campaign (in three at-bats) for Rios.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tires in long relief Sneed (0-1) allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.1 innings and picked up the extra-innings loss in Wednesday's game against the D...

Impact Sneed gave Houston's depleted bullpen all that he could but tired in the 13th and final inning as his pitch count reached the mid-30s. He gave up a two-run home run to Edwin Rios, which turned out to be the difference. He had two scoreless, one-inning appearances prior to Wednesday's extra-innings affair.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 30-man roster Beaty was added to the Dodgers' Opening Day roster Thursday.

Impact Beaty was battling with Edwin Rios for a roster spot throughout spring training, but the expansion of rosters to 30 players allowed both infielders to make the team. Beaty figures to primarily fill a backup role at the corner infield spots.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes way onto roster Rios made the Dodgers' 30-man roster.

Impact Rios had an excellent summer camp -- a better camp than fellow prospect Gavin Lux -- so he will get a chance to provide left-handed thump for the deepest team in the National League. Rios has huge power to all fields but needs to cut down on the 37.5 percent strikeout rate he logged in 56 plate appearances in the majors last season. He will likely be a part-time player initially, but the designated hitter spot and Max Muncy's ability to play second base give him a couple avenues to increased playing time if he produces early on.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for roster spot Rios is challenging for a spot on the Dodgers' initial 30-man roster, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rios was already in contention for the final spot on the roster when spring training shut down, and given the expansion of Opening Day rosters to 30 -- and the addition of a DH in the National League -- the 26-year-old's chances of breaking camp with the club are strong. Rios has helped his case with an impressive showing in intrasquad competition, launching three home runs and exhibiting improved defense at third base.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts leads stacked roster for Dodgers in World Series chase

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't appear to be slowing down coming off their seventh straight NL West title

JULY 14, 2020 • Associated Press