7:06 AM - Alex Rios (KC) club option was not picked up for 2016, Andy McCullough of The Kansas City Star reports.

12:48 PM - Alex Rios (KC) (back) will return to the lineup Friday against the Twins, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

2:01 PM - Alex Rios (KC) was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a stiff back, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

10:47 PM - Alex Rios (KC) went 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBI against the Mariners on Thursday.

11:54 AM - Alex Rios (KC) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

11:09 PM - Alex Rios (KC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in a 8-4 win over the Indians on Thursday.

7:28 PM - Alex Rios (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Indians.

11:33 AM - Alex Rios (KC) (illness) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

2:13 PM - Alex Rios (KC) (chickenpox) took indoor batting practice Friday and could return next week, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports.

12:38 PM - Alex Rios (KC) (illness) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

1:01 PM - Alex Rios (KC) has been diagnosed with chickenpox and could miss at least two weeks, The Kansas City Star reports.

11:39 AM - Alex Rios (KC) (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

6:06 AM - Alex Rios (KC) (illness) is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Royals VP of Communications Mike Swanson reports.

2:04 PM - Alex Rios (KC) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup due to an illness, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

1:59 PM - Alex Rios (KC) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays, Matthew DeFranks of Sports Radio 810 reports.

7:33 AM - Alex Rios (KC) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

12:08 PM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios is just 6-for-31 in his career versus Brewers starter Matt Garza.

7:11 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios is out Sunday.

7:13 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios is a career .481 hitter (13-for-27) against Minnesota right-hander Phil Hughes.

10:51 AM - Alex Rios (KC) expected, Royals outfielder Alex Rios (non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand) has been activated on Saturday.

9:03 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios (non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand) is expected to be activated on Saturday.

6:19 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios (non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand) could be heading out on rehab assignment in about a week, according to manager Ned Yost.

8:06 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand.

6:50 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to a bruised left hand.

3:11 PM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios had three hits in his Kansas City regular season debut on Monday.

10:14 AM - Alex Rios (KC) outfielder Alex Rios will miss the next few days due to a jammed thumb.

11:54 AM - Alex Rios (KC) Royals have signed outfielder Alex Rios to a one-year $11 million contract.

6:06 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Sports' Jon Heyman reports the Rangers will decline right fielder Alex Rios' $13.5 million option for 2015.

2:55 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rangers are expected to decline outfielder Alex Rios' $13.5 million club option for 2015 according to Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish.

7:19 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rangers are unsure when outfielder Alex Rios (thumb) will be ready to return to the lineup according to MLB.com

5:41 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and run against the Astros on Sunday.

12:52 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (thumb) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's game against Houston.

7:07 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (thumb) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Houston.

8:51 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (thumb) is in the lineup Wednesday afternoon.

2:39 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a bruised right thumb.

12:51 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) is back in the lineup Wednesday, according to Anthony Andro of foxsportssouthwest.com.

7:06 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) could be back Tuesday, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

12:25 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios left Sunday's game after aggravating his right ankle sprain again.

2:21 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios aggravated a right ankle injury and is not in Friday's lineup.

12:49 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios re-injured a right ankle injury and is not in Friday's lineup.

6:17 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch in his left quad.

6:11 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios has gone 1-for-19 (.053) in his career against Yankees starter Brandon McCarthy.

8:28 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios has gone 10-for-46 (.217) in his career against A's starter Scott Kazmir.

6:00 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios, back in the lineup after missing time with an ankle injury, is just 1-for-16 (.063) versus Yankees starter Brandon McCarthy.

1:51 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.

4:36 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, according to mlb.com.

6:53 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) was not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays and is expected to miss Monday's game against the NY Yankees.

8:40 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) manager Ron Washington indicated Sunday that Alex Rios (ankle) will likely sit out until at least Tuesday.

8:25 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

8:25 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios (ankle) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

9:48 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) right fielder Alex Rios left Saturday's game in the first inning after injuring his ankle on a foul ball.

9:17 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the first inning after twisting his ankle on a foul ball.

4:45 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Angels.

9:55 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios finished 2-for-5 with two runs scored in a 14-8 win against the A's on Monday.

3:58 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple and a run scored against the Indians on Sunday.

7:25 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Orioles.

6:02 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios had a rough night at the plate in Friday's loss to the Nationals, going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts

7:31 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 1-for-4 with a single and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

7:04 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios continued to tear the cover off the ball Tuesday, collecting three more hits and scoring a run in a loss to the Twins.

8:09 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios wore the Golden Sombrero on Monday, striking out in all four of his at-bats against the Astros.

4:10 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.

7:17 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Rockies.

9:35 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-4 and hit a two-run homer against the Angels on Friday.

5:15 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday.

7:33 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) baserunning instructor Gary Pettis said Thursday that the club has "encouraged" Alex Rios to run more.

5:55 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios added two more hits over five at-bats, helping the Rangers defeat the Red Sox 10-7 on Tuesday.

2:23 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer off Cliff Lee in Monday's loss.

10:08 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios (oblique) and Geovany Soto (foot) are both candidates to return to the Rangers' lineup on Saturday, according to skipper Ron Washington.

6:44 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios will miss his fifth consecutive game on Saturday due to a strained oblique.

8:16 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios is day-to-day with a mild right oblique strain.

2:05 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 2-for-2 with a run scored Monday against the Indians.

5:51 AM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios (toe) was cleared in Rangers camp Monday to resume all baseball activities.

2:02 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios is still being held out of workouts due to a sore left big toe.

7:52 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios drove in two runs, scored two runs, and stole two bases Friday in a 5-3 win over the Angels.

6:57 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios became the third player to hit for the cycle this year Monday in the rout of the Astros.

8:10 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios was ejected from Friday's game against the A's in the eighth inning for arguing a close call at third base.

8:58 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored against the Pirates on Tuesday.

3:31 PM - Alex Rios (Tex) Rios enjoyed his second quality game with the Rangers in two tries Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a double in a win against the Astros.

10:00 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Dan Hayes reports that the Rangers have acquired Alex Rios from the White Sox in exchange for Leury Garcia.

7:55 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Bowden of ESPN.com and SiriusXM reports that the chances of the Rangers making a trade for Alex Rios are "smaller than a bread basket."

11:49 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers put in the waiver claim on Alex Rios.

9:57 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Alex Rios has been claimed on waivers by an unknown team.

7:48 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios collected four RBI with two singles and a walk against the Yankees on Monday.

5:28 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios had a nice day at the dish in Friday's loss to the Tigers, going 2-for-3 with a walk, the team's lone RBI and his 23rd stolen base of the season.

12:10 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios (foot) is in the White Sox starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Indians.

8:22 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios is day-to-day after X-rays came back negative on his left foot.

7:21 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Jayson Stark writes that the White Sox would like to trade Alex Rios, but that it "doesn't look promising."

6:13 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion.

5:22 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios left Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off his left foot.

3:14 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Merkin of MLB.com has heard on a "couple of fronts" that the Pirates' interest in Alex Rios "has lost steam."

10:56 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Pirates are "not close" to acquiring outfielder Alex Rios from the White Sox.

9:28 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Kaplan of CSNChicago.com reports that "it sounds like" the White Sox and Pirates are getting close to finishing a trade involving outfielder Alex Rios.

11:27 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Rangers are no longer pursuing Alex Rios.

6:40 AM - Alex Rios (CWS) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers are "not close'' on a trade for Alex Rios.

8:16 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios indicated on Friday that all of the trade rumors swirling around him have been distracting, and that he'll be happy when the trade deadline passes.

5:06 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Royals have shown interest in Alex Rios.

12:33 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are eyeing White Sox outfielder Alex Rios.

1:33 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios went 2-for-4 with a run, RBI and steal as the White Sox defeated the Braves 3-1 on Sunday.

3:26 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios went 3-for-5 with five RBI as the White Sox defeated the Braves 10-6 on Saturday.

8:21 PM - Alex Rios (CWS) Rios was pulled from Friday's game in the seventh inning for failing to run out a ground ball.