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Jun 28 2025The Orioles selected Rivera's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move gives the Orioles additional infield depth with Jordan Westburg currently day-to-day due to a left finger injury that he aggravated during Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays. Rivera was DFA'd by Baltimore on June 10 and was outrighted to Norfolk two days later after clearing waivers. He has gone 6-for-28 (.214) with four walks and four RBI in Triple-A since his outright assignment.
Jun 10 2025The Orioles designated Rivera for assignment Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was already being used sparingly and his playing time was set to be cut even more with Jordan Westburg (hamstring) back in the fold. The 28-year-old has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to elect free agency if he clears waivers again.
May 14 2025Rivera is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had started at third base in each of the last five games, but his playing time is likely to fall by the wayside with the Orioles bringing back Ramon Urias (hamstring) from the injured list. Expect Urias to handle the bulk of the starts at the hot corner moving forward, though the right-handed-hitting Rivera could still be a regular part of the lineup against left-handed pitching at either first or third base.
May 11 2025Rivera will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will pick up his fifth straight start at third base and should operate as the Orioles' main option at the position until one or both of Jordan Westburg (hamstring) and Ramon Urias (hamstring) return from the injured list. Coby Mayo had represented Rivera's main competition for reps at the hot corner before Mayo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Mar 16 2025Rivera is working through left shoulder soreness that popped up during Thursday's spring game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started feeling discomfort in his left shoulder when swinging the bat, but he managed to go 1-for-3 with one strikeout in Thursday's spring game. He'll likely be held out for the next couple of days and could return following the Orioles' off-day Wednesday.
Jan 31 2025The Orioles designated Rivera for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction frees up room on the 40-man roster for Luis Vazquez, who was acquired from the Cubs on Friday. Rivera slashed .313/.370/.578 in 73 plate appearances down the stretch with the Orioles last season and agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract earlier this offseason to avoid arbitration, but he'll now go through the waivers process.
Nov 22 2024Rivera agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera slashed .313/.370/.578 with four homers and 14 RBI in 73 plate appearances after joining the Orioles in August -- good enough to earn him a $260,000 pay increase for 2025. Though he's played well in his brief Orioles tenure, the 28-year-old is expected to fill a reserve role next season.
Sep 29 2024Rivera went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, a walk, four RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has had to battle for playing time ever since he got to Baltimore, but he's produced with a .323/.380/.597 slash line over 26 games with the team. He doubled his homer total with the Orioles in a big game Saturday. Overall in 2024, he's slashing .240/.314/.346 with five homers, 29 RBI, 24 runs scored and two stolen bases over 300 plate appearances between the Orioles and the Marlins. With Baltimore getting healthier late in the regular season, Rivera may be limited to a bench role in the postseason.
Sep 22 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had started in each of the Orioles' last nine games while slashing .276/.333/.414 with one home run and two walks during that stretch, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale. With both Jordan Westburg (hand) and Ramon Urias (ankle) picking up starts in the infield in their returns from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Rivera could be at risk of falling into a part-time role during the final week of the season.
Sep 18 2024Rivera will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has produced a .754 OPS thus far in September and will be rewarded with a sixth consecutive start at third base while he remains one of the Orioles' more productive bats of late. Though top prospect Coby Mayo hasn't presented much of a threat to his playing time, Rivera could be more at risk of losing at-bats once Ramon Urias (ankle) returns from the injured list. Urias is expected to report to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment.
Sep 11 2024Rivera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera put Baltimore on the board in the third inning with a solo shot to left field. He gave the team another lead with an RBI single in the 10th, but Boston emerged with the victory on a Tyler O'Neill walk-off homer in the bottom of that frame. It was a rare opportunity for Rivera to produce, as he's started just twice in the Orioles' past seven games.
Sep 2 2024Rivera will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight start for Rivera but his first against a right-hander since being claimed by the Orioles on Aug. 21. His previous three starts had come at first base, but Rivera is an option to see increased action at the hot corner after Ramon Urias (ankle) landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend.
Aug 31 2024Rivera went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run homer off Austin Gomber in the fourth inning put Baltimore in the lead for good. It was Rivera's first long ball as an Oriole and just his second of the season, and while he's started three of the last six games for his new squad, he's received only seven plate appearances during that time as Ramon Urias continues to see the bulk of the action at third base.
Aug 21 2024The Orioles claimed Rivera off waivers from the Marlins on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera is out of options, so he will report to the major-league club. Once that happens, the Orioles will need to make a corresponding move to their 26-man roster. Rivera slashed only just .214/.294/.269 with one home run in 96 games with the Marlins, but he grades out well defensively at third base, where he could get some reps while the Orioles try to withstand the loss of Jordan Westburg (hand).
Aug 19 2024The Marlins designated Rivera for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had seen his playing time drying up lately and with the arrival of Connor Norby, he's now off the roster altogether. The 28-year-old slashed just .214/.294/.269 with one home run in 96 games with Miami and would seem to stand a good chance of passing through waivers.
Aug 11 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera's absence is his fourth in Miami's past six games, with both of his starts during that stretch coming against left-handed pitchers. Jake Burger is receiving more run at third base and Jesus Sanchez at designated hitter, which has opened up right field for Derek Hill, though the latter two have swapped those positions Sunday.
Aug 10 2024Rivera isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday, snapping a five-game hitting streak. His absence will put Jake Burger at third base and open a spot in the lineup for Derek Hill to start in center field while batting eighth.
Aug 8 2024Rivera is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has been the Marlins' primary third baseman of late while Jake Burger mostly occupies first base or the designated hitter slot. However, it will be Burger handling the hot corner in this one.
Aug 6 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started the previous four games and will receive Tuesday off after going 5-for-14 with two walks, a run and a steal during that stretch. Jake Burger will man the hot corner while Jesus Sanchez receives a turn at designated hitter.
Aug 5 2024Rivera went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has started five of the last six games for the Marlins as he gets a chance to lock down the starting job at third base. Rivera has gone 5-for-20 with his first homer and second steal of the season during that stretch, and while his career .662 OPS in the majors over 947 plate appearances doesn't suggest he has much fantasy upside, he is at least a defensive upgrade at the hot corner on Jake Burger
Aug 4 2024Rivera will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has operated as a short-side platoon player for much of his time in the majors this season, but he started the first two games of the series against right-handed pitchers and will remain in the lineup for the finale while southpaw Max Fried toes the rubber for Atlanta. The uptick in playing time against right-handed pitching looks to be a byproduct of the Marlins shipping Josh Bell to the Diamondbacks at the trade deadline, with the deal paving the way for Jake Burger to log more time at first base and designated hitter while Rivera gets more reps at third base.
Jul 31 2024Rivera went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera notched his first long ball of the season Tuesday, taking Jeffrey Springs yard in the first inning. With the Marlins unloading several bats at the deadline, Rivera could see regular playing time down the stretch of the regular season. The 28-year-old is slashing .212/.296/.279 with 14 RBI and 14 runs across 190 plate appearances.
Jul 23 2024Rivera isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will be on the bench for the third time in five games since the All-Star break, with Josh Bell starting at first base and Jake Burger handling the hot corner. Rivera is slashing .214/.303/.253 through 179 plate appearances this season.
Jul 20 2024Rivera isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera went 0-for-1 with two walks and a sac fly during Friday's win in the series opener, and he'll now get a chance to rest Saturday. His absence will move Jake Burger to third base while Josh Bell starts at first, opening up the DH role for Bryan De La Cruz with Nick Gordon starting in left field.
Jul 7 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the weekend, Rivera had started at third base in each of the last four games, but he'll move to the bench for the second time during the Marlins' three-game series with the White Sox. Rivera should have a regular spot in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but he might be viewed as more of a part-time option against right-handed pitching while he's thus far provided a weak .214/.296/.257 slash line over 160 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.
Jul 5 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had made four consecutive starts at third base, but he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. In his stead, Jake Burger will play third base and bat sixth.
Jul 4 2024Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth consecutive start for Rivera, with the last three of them coming versus right-handers. He has seemingly moved ahead of Nick Gordon in terms of playing time, as the Marlins have been deploying Bryan De La Cruz in left field, Josh Bell at designated hitter and Jake Burger at first base while Rivera occupies the hot corner.
Jun 17 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will hit the bench after starting in all three games of the Marlins' weekend series in Washington, going 1-for-9 with a double and run scored across those contests. The Nationals brought left-handed starters to the hill for each of those games, so Rivera still looks to be a short-side platoon player for Marlins rather than someone who's pushing for an everyday role.
May 22 2024Rivera went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting seventh against lefty Robert Gasser, Rivera had his first multi-hit performance since May 1 and his first extra-base hit since April 28. The 27-year-old has been back in a short-side platoon role for most of May with Jake Burger healthy, and Rivera's hitting just .240 (6-for-25) on the month with two RBI and five runs.
May 8 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started in eight consecutive games from April 27 through this past Saturday, but he appears to have lost hold of a regular role in the wake of Jake Burger's recent return from the injured list. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the fourth consecutive contest.
May 2 2024Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Rockies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will be awarded a sixth consecutive start after he went 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win. Each of his past four starts have come at third base, and he'll continue to vie with Vidal Brujan for playing time at the position until Jake Burger (oblique) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. Burger began a rehab assignment Wednesday, and it's possible that he'll be ready to join the Marlins at some point during their six-game West Coast road trip that begins Friday in Oakland.
Apr 24 2024Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will head to the bench after he started in each of the past six games at either corner-infield spot while going 5-for-19 with an RBI and a run. Josh Bell will draw the start at first base, while Vidal Brujan covers third base in the series finale.
Apr 17 2024Rivera is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has been getting regular reps at third base since Jake Burger (intercostal) landed on the injured list, but he'll begin the series finale on the bench. Otto Lopez will occupy the hot corner for Miami.
Apr 2 2024The Marlins acquired Rivera from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will be a candidate for some playing time at designated hitter and at third base on days Jake Burger plays first or is the DH. The 27-year-old is a career .247/.304/.380 hitter over parts of three major-league seasons. Jacob Amaya was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Mar 28 2024The Diamondbacks designated Rivera for assignment Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into spring training, Rivera looked like a fairly safe bet to make the Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder, but Arizona's plans for him may have changed after he submitted a woeful .167/.268/.229 slash line over 21 Cactus League games. The Diamondbacks will instead move Rivera off the 40-man roster and make room for rookie infielder Blaze Alexander on the Opening Day bench.
Mar 14 2024Rivera started at shortstop and went 0-for-1 with two walks in Thursday's spring game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera filled in for the injured Geraldo Perdomo (lower body), who missed the team's previous two Cactus League games. Jace Peterson started at shortstop Tuesday and Wednesday before Rivera. Perdomo's injury is not considered serious, and he's expected back in the lineup this weekend. There was a report early in camp that the Diamondbacks want Rivera to be the backup shortstop, but he's only played the position in winter ball and just a few innings this spring. That may partially be the reason why Arizona signed well-seasoned shortstop Elvis Andrus.
Feb 20 2024Rivera played shortstop during the offseason in winter ball and is expected to be the backup there when the regular season opens, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has also played shortstop in previous winters, but the 27-year-old has not logged an inning there during his career in professional ball in the States. The organization clearly values Rivera, who is out of options, and it doesn't want to risk losing him. The right-handed batter can fill in against lefties, which starter Geraldo Perdomo had a .579 OPS against in 2023. A best-case scenario would have Rivera behind Perdomo at shortstop and backing up at third and first base.
Nov 1 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started at third base in Game 4 on Tuesday but went 0-for-3 as the Diamondbacks fell 11-7. Evan Longoria will return to the hot corner Wednesday with the series on the line.
Oct 31 2023Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marks the first start of the Fall Classic for Rivera, who's gone 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored off the bench. He's filling in for the struggling Evan Longoria on Tuesday as the Diamondbacks look to even up the series.
Oct 24 2023Rivera is starting at third base and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 7 of the NLCS in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Ranger Suarez taking the hill for the Phillies, Rivera enters the lineup at the hot corner while Evan Longoria slides into the designated hitter spot. Rivera is 1-for-8 with one RBI so far during the NLCS, although that one hit was a run-scoring single off a lefty in Cristopher Sanchez.
Oct 19 2023Rivera is starting at third base and batting eighth Thursday in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Evan Longoria started each of the Diamondbacks' first seven games at third base this postseason, but it will be Rivera at the hot corner Thursday as Longoria slides into the designated hitter spot. Rivera did receive one plate appearance in Game 1 of the NLCS, grounding out as a pinch hitter.
Oct 3 2023Rivera is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Evan Longoria will start at third base and bat eighth versus the Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes. Rivera had a promising first half this season with Arizona, but the 27-year-old slashed just .146/.234/.164 over his final 64 plate appearances dating back to the beginning of August.
Sep 27 2023Rivera is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has been part of a rotation at third base for the Diamondbacks but will begin this one on the bench for the fourth time in five contests. Jace Peterson is handling the hot corner.
Sep 13 2023Rivera (shoulder) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera sat out Tuesday after injuring his left shoulder while trying to make a catch near the stands in Monday's series opener versus New York, but it has proven to be a minor blip. He'll cover third base and bat seventh for the Diamondbacks on Wednesday at Citi Field.
Sep 12 2023Rivera (shoulder) is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera injured his left shoulder while trying to catch a ball near the stands in Monday's series opener at New York, though it's not believed to be anything serious. Jace Peterson will get the start at third base for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Geraldo Perdomo is covering shortstop.
Sep 1 2023The Diamondbacks recalled Rivera from Triple-A Reno on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was optioned to Reno on Aug. 12, and he has since slashed .304/.418/.609 with three homers and eight RBI across 55 plate appearances. He'll rejoin Arizona as rosters expand to 28 players Friday and could split time at third base with Jace Peterson. Buddy Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Aug 12 2023The Diamondbacks optioned Rivera to Triple-A Reno on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera hasn't recorded a hit since the end of July, so he'll head back to the minors in order to right the ship. Rivera has had better luck in Triple-A this season, slashing .348/.378/.591 in 74 plate appearances, so he could make a quick return to Arizona if he gets going at the plate again. Buddy Kennedy was selected from Reno to take Rivera's spot on the active roster.
Aug 9 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting at third base against lefties Dallas Keuchel and Julio Urias in the Diamondbacks' last two games and going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts, Rivera will move to the bench Wednesday for the second straight game in which Arizona has opposed a right-hander. Trade-deadline pickup Jace Peterson will get the nod at the hot corner against Dodgers righty Bobby Miller and appears to have moved into the strong side of a platoon with Rivera at third base.
Aug 1 2023Rivera started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera's 10th-inning single gave the Diamondbacks a brief lead before the Giants scored in the bottom of the frame. It was his sixth straight game with hit; he's 8-for-20 during the streak. A series of moves over the last few days impacts third base going forward. After placing Evan Longoria (back) on the injured list Saturday, Arizona traded infielder Josh Rojas to Seattle then acquired infielder Jace Peterson from Athletics. Peterson is essentially a Rojas replacement -- a left-handed bat that plays second and third base -- and could emerge as a platoon mate of Rivera.
Jul 29 2023Rivera isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will get a breather Saturday after putting together a four-game hitting streak and going 6-for-17 with a homer and three runs scored in that span. Josh Rojas will start at the hot corner in Rivera's place and bat seventh.
Jul 24 2023Rivera went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Rivera's hits were singles in this contest. He's gone 10-for-42 (.238) over 12 contests in July while sharing third base with Evan Longoria. Rivera boasts a .290/.330/.398 slash line with three home runs, 22 RBI, 31 runs scored, one stolen base and 11 doubles through 200 plate appearances this season. He could continue to wrangle playing time away from Longoria, who has gone just 4-for-27 (.148) this month.
Jul 23 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will take a seat after he started each of the past three games at third base while going 2-for-9 with a solo home run and a walk. Evan Longoria will spell him at third base.
Jul 21 2023Rivera went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 7-5 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera's blast was the second of back-to-back homers in the seventh inning that turned a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 lead before the bullpen let it slip away. The home run was the second in as many starts for Rivera, who had entered the All-Star break in a slump but is 4-for-13 with three extra-base hits to begin the second half. He continues to have an edge in playing time at third base over Evan Longoria.
Jul 19 2023Rivera is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Evan Longoria will play third base and bat sixth after Rivera logged three straight starts at the hot corner. Rivera seems to have again gained a leg up on the position, though his overall offensive production remains rather underwhelming for fantasy purposes.
Jul 10 2023Rivera started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera and Evan Longoria have jockeyed for starts at the hot corner with the former's playing time on an uptick. Unfortunately, Rivera heads into the All-Star break hitless in the last 11 at-bats. After his callup in late April, Rivera posted a .361/.391/.472 line over his first 33 games, but that dropped to .145/.158/.164 in the previous 14 contests. There's room for improvement at third base; the Diamondbacks rank 21st with a .686 OPS from its third basemen.
Jul 9 2023Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight day and the fourth time in six contests, Rivera will man third base. Meanwhile, Evan Longoria has been on the bench on all four occasions that Rivera has started, which likely signals that the former has been moved into more of a part-time role. Despite the uptick in playing time, Rivera doesn't profile as an especially enticing fantasy option, as he's batting an excellent .296 but otherwise lacks category juice. He's delivered just one home run and one stolen base across 168 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 2 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Josh Rojas was demoted to Triple-A Reno on June 19, Rivera looked as though he might be a candidate to pick up everyday playing time, but he's now started just six times in 13 games since that date. Instead, Evan Longoria appears to have the edge on playing time at the hot corner for the time being.
Jun 29 2023Rivera is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting Evan Longoria will start at third base and bat sixth as the Diamondbacks close out this three-game series versus Tampa Bay. Rivera showed well upon his initial call-up to the majors in late April and still holds a shiny .306 batting average on the year, but his lack of power production is preventing him from fully securing everyday at-bats.
Jun 27 2023Rivera is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will remain on the bench for the second game in a row and the third time in the last four contests. Evan Longoria will draw another start at third base and bat sixth in the series opener with Tampa Bay. Managers with Rivera on their fantasy team shouldn't worry about him falling completely out of the rotation considering he's batting .314 with 11 extra-base hits over 140 at-bats with Arizona this season.
Jun 25 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will take a seat for the second time in Arizona's past three games. Evan Longoria will start at the hot corner Sunday, and the pair should split playing time at the position going forward after Josh Rojas was demoted Monday.
Jun 23 2023Rivera is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with an RBI and two strikeouts in Thursday's matinee makeup game with the Nationals. Evan Longoria will take over at the hot corner and bat seventh in the series opener with San Francisco.
Jun 21 2023Rivera went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-20 (.050) in his last five games, Rivera broke out of the cold spell with a three-hit effort. Although two of his three hits came off right handers Wednesday, Rivera has been mashing lefties this season, slashing .352/.352/.481 with 11 RBI and a home run across 54 at-bats.
Jun 20 2023Rivera is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Evan Longoria will play third base and bat sixth versus the Brewers and right-hander Colin Rea. Rivera holds a .685 OPS in 81 plate appearances this year against righties, compared to an .833 OPS in his 54 plate appearances against lefties.
Jun 13 2023Rivera went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-8 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was a pivotal contributor in the Diamondbacks' comeback from a 5-1 deficit. He singled and scored in the third and fourth innings, including an RBI knock, then brought in another run with a sacrifice fly. Rivera continues to swing a hot bat, having hit safely in 13 of the last 15 games (22-for-55, .400) while mustering eight multi-hit efforts.
Jun 11 2023Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he has the platoon advantage in his favor with a lefty (Joey Wentz) on the bump for Detroit, Rivera will head to the bench, ending a streak of seven consecutive starts. Rivera posted a .915 OPS and 3:5 BB:K over that seven-game stretch, but he may still struggle to retain near-everyday playing time now that Lourdes Gurriel is back in action after recently overcoming a groin injury.
Jun 7 2023Rivera will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row after going 5-for-14 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI across the prior four contests. Though Rivera should be a mainstay in the lineup against southpaws, he's seen an uptick in opportunities versus right-handed pitching lately thanks to Christian Walker missing a start due to an illness and Lourdes Gurriel having now sat out three games in a row with groin tightness.
May 17 2023Rivera went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All Rivera has done since being called up from Triple-A Reno at the tail end of April is hit. The utility infielder has hit safely in nine of 10 starts and is batting .370 (17-for-46) overall in 14 games. He's typically in the lineup somewhere whenever the Diamondbacks face a left-hander.
May 9 2023Rivera is serving as the designated hitter and batting second Tuesday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has quickly taken on a prominent role in the Diamondbacks' offense, and rightly so. The 26-year-old is slashing .406/.424/.594 through 10 games (33 plate appearances) since his promotion from Triple-A Reno on April 25.
May 7 2023Rivera started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-7 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera got the start ahead of Evan Longoria against a lefty and gave Arizona an early lead with a first-inning homer. He's starting against lefties -- at third base, first base and DH in the last week -- and hit safely in all games started since his call-up from Triple-A Reno. Overall, he's batting .423 (.455 BABIP) with one home run, two doubles, five RBI and five runs scored. There isn't a full-time role for Rivera, but he should be safe to stay in MLB for now after coming up as a replacement for struggling outfielder Jake McCarthy.
Apr 30 2023Rivera started at third base and went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera got the start at third against a righty instead of Josh Rojas, who gave Ketel Marte a rest at second base. Rivera has hit in all four games since being called up as a replacement for Jake McCarthy, going 7-for-12 with two RBI. He's currently third on the depth chart at the hot corner behind Rojas and Evan Longoria, who has one hit in last 21 at-bats and is batting .208.
Apr 27 2023Rivera started at third base and went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ryan Yarbrough hurling for Kansas City, Josh Rojas was on the bench and Rivera started at third. Evan Longoria, who typically plays third against southpaws, served as the designated hitter. Rivera came home on a Longoria single in the fourth inning then an inning later, he delivered Alek Thomas home with a two-out base hit. Rivera is not expected to see many opportunities, but he could cement a role if he produces with the bat. In his first appearance after a callup from Triple-A Reno earlier this week, Rivera produced an RBI single as a pinch hitter.
Mar 26 2023Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was acquired by Arizona at the trade deadline last season and had a .227/.304/.424 slash line with six home runs in 39 games, but he won't begin the 2023 campaign in the majors. The 26-year-old should be one of the top candidates for a call-up if the Diamondbacks require depth in the corner infield.
Feb 27 2023Rivera went 1-for-2 with a three-run walkoff home run in Monday's spring game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has appeared in two games and leads the Diamondbacks with five RBI in Cactus League play. He's competing for a bench role with Pavin Smith and Kyle Lewis (legs), but the fact that Rivera was still in the lineup at the end of an early spring game suggests he's behind in the battle.
Feb 25 2023Rivera (wrist) will bat cleanup and play third base Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera suffered a fractured wrist at the tail end of last season, but the injury evidently is no longer a problem. He'll compete for a bench spot in camp after hitting .238/.298/.393 with 13 home runs in 131 games across his first two big-league campaigns.
Oct 2 2022Rivera was placed on the 60-day injuredlist Sunday with a fractured left wrist. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was scratched from Saturday's lineup with what was initially labeled forearm soreness, but he's now been diagnosed with a fractured wrist. It's unclear if the 26-year-old will require surgery, but he'll have four-plus months to recover before the start of spring training in February.
Oct 1 2022Rivera was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Giants due to mild soreness in his left forearm. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was slated to start at third base Saturday but was removed from the lineup less than an hour before the start of the game. Although his forearm soreness is described as mild, it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench or whether he'll be able to return for Sunday's series finale. Buddy Kennedy will take over at the hot corner and bat sixth Saturday.
Sep 28 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making starts in four consecutive games last week, Rivera will now find himself on the bench for the fourth straight contest. He looks set to finish the season as a short-side platoon player for the Diamondbacks.
Sep 22 2022Rivera started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was surprisingly in the lineup against right-hander Dustin May, as Arizona manager Torey Lovullo benched primary third baseman and left-handed hitting Josh Rojas because of recent defensive inconsistency, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Rojas is working on technique with infield coach Tony Perezchica and may be held out of Thursday's series finale against left-hander Julio Urias, which means another start for the righty-hitting Rivera.
Sep 16 2022Rivera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-0 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera and Ketel Marte both homered in the fourth inning, which was enough for Arizona. It was Rivera's sixth home run in 30 games with the Diamondbacks. He's typically in the lineup against left-handers, a role which fits his profile considering his .882 OPS against LHP this season compared to a .651 OPS against righties.
Sep 14 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had started at third base in each of the last four contests, but two of those starts came while the Diamondbacks were opposing left-handed pitchers. Though he's produced a solid .768 OPS since joining the Diamondbacks as a trade-deadline pickup from the Royals, Rivera hasn't quite produced well enough to hold down an everyday role in an Arizona lineup that's been running hot over the past several weeks.
Sep 2 2022Rivera went 3-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI during Friday's 2-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks were unable to generate much offense during Friday's low-scoring matchup, and Rivera was the only player on the team to record multiple hits. The 26-year-old has settled for a short-side platoon role recently, but he's crossed the plate in eight of his last nine games. Over that stretch, he's hit .294 with a home run, three doubles, nine runs and seven RBI.
Sep 1 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Rivera finds himself on the bench for the Diamondbacks' third straight matchup with a right-handed starter (Brandon Woodruff). Even though he finished August with an excellent .932 OPS in 20 games, Rivera looks like he'll be the odd man out for an everyday role following the promotion of top prospect Corbin Carroll. With Carroll, Alex Thomas and Daulton Varsho expected to compose Arizona's outfield versus right-handed pitching more often than not, Jake McCarthy is expected to poach designated-hitter duties from Rivera.
Aug 30 2022Rivera is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has been on a nice run at the plate, but he will be held out Tuesday with the Diamondbacks facing a tough right-hander in Aaron Nola.
Aug 28 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sergio Alcantara will get a turn at third base while Rivera rests for the series finale. Rivera had started in each of the Diamondbacks' last seven games and went 6-for-26 with a home run, five walks, two doubles, five runs and five RBI over that stretch.
Aug 27 2022Rivera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera knocked in Josh Rojas on a second-inning shot to put the Diamondbacks up 6-0. In 17 games since being acquired from the Royals, Rivera has gone 17-for-61, taking his batting average from .237 to .247 in the process. During that span, he also has five homers, including his two-run blast Friday.
Aug 18 2022Rivera is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started the last five games, but he went just 2-for-15 (.133) over the last four, so manager Torey Lovullo decided to hold him out Thursday. Stone Garrett will enter the lineup in Rivera's place.
Aug 13 2022Rivera went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera is picking up his power pace -- he's hit safely in his last six games, logging four homers and three doubles while going 9-for-19 (.474). For perspective, he had all of six long balls in 63 contests with the Royals to begin the year. The third baseman is up to a .253/.304/.466 slash line with 10 homers, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored, 11 doubles and three triples through 237 plate appearances this year. Rivera sees roughly half of the playing time at the hot corner, while the more defensively versatile Josh Rojas gets the rest of it, though that balance could change if the former stays productive at the plate.
Aug 12 2022Rivera 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two runs and three RBI in Thursday's 9-3 win against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera hit out of the second spot in the order and came through with a big performance for Arizona, smacking a solo homer in the fourth inning and a two-run double in the seventh. He added another double in the eighth frame for his first three-hit effort of the campaign. Since joining the Diamondbacks from the Royals on Aug. 1, Rivera is slashing .368/.429/.842 with two homers, three doubles and four RBI through six contests.
Aug 7 2022Rivera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera put Arizona on the comeback trail with his sixth-inning solo shot. It was his first homer and second hit in three games since he was traded from the Royals last Monday. The righty-hitting third baseman has started twice in the team's last five contests, though the Diamondbacks have yet to face a southpaw since he joined them. Rivera owns a .238/.290/.413 slash line with seven homers, 23 RBI, 28 runs scored, nine doubles and three triples through 221 plate appearances this year. The versatility of regular third baseman Josh Rojas could afford Rivera slightly more than just a short-side platoon role.
Aug 2 2022Rivera was officially added to Arizona's roster Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was playing at the Triple-A level when he was acquired by the Diamondbacks on Monday, but he will get a chance to show what he can do with his new club immediately. Josh Rojas has been playing third base nearly every day since mid-May, so it remains to be seen how much playing time Rivera will see there.
Aug 1 2022Rivera was traded to the Diamondbacks from the Royals on Monday in exchange for pitcher Luke Weaver, John reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera posted a .683 OPS over 211 big-league plate appearances this season but also a .908 mark over 85 PA with Triple-A Omaha, so the Diamondbacks decided to pick him up in an effort to shore up their infield depth.
Jul 29 2022Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera saw an uptick in playing time recently, starting four of the last five games while going 4-for-16 with two runs, an RBI and six strikeouts during that time. However, he'll head to the minors after Salvador Perez (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Jul 27 2022Rivera will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will stay in the lineup for the fourth consecutive game after going 4-for-12 with two runs and an RBI over the previous three contests. He's been the main beneficiary of rookie Bobby Witt's ongoing absence due to a hamstring injury, but Rivera will likely move back into a reserve role if Witt demonstrates enough progress within the next days to avoid a trip to the injured list.
Jul 17 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera looked as though he would have a clear path to starting in all four of the Royals' games in Toronto after 10 players were placed on the restricted list prior to Thursday's series opener, but the 26-year-old will end up sitting for the second day in a row. Michael Massey will pick up another start in place of Rivera, who will head into the All-Star break with a .231/.282/.407 slash line if he doesn't get used off the bench Sunday.
Jul 11 2022Rivera will start at third base and bat fifth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will pick up his fourth start in six games, and with Whit Merrifield (toe) revealing Monday that he'll likely be sidelined through the All-Star break, the 26-year-old could be in line for a near-everyday role during the Royals' eight-game week. How extensively Rivera is used may hinge on the Royals' willingness to play infield prospect Maikel Garcia, who is on the taxi squad and could be formally called up from Double-A Northwest Arkansas if Merrifield is moved to the injured list. Rivera has opened July with a six-game hitting streak, during which he's batted .444 with a pair of home runs.
Jul 7 2022Rivera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera, who has supplied a home run in both of his past two starts, will crack the lineup again in Thursday's series finale in Houston, manning third base and batting fifth. The 26-year-old should continue to play regularly against left-handed pitching, but he'll likely lose out on a regular role against right-handers so long as Bobby Witt's hand injury doesn't force him to the 10-day injured list.
Jul 3 2022Rivera went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had an awful June, batting .159 with two doubles, one triple, four RBI, two runs scored and a 3:15 BB:K in 20 contests. His poor form at the plate saw him cede some playing time to Nicky Lopez at third base recently, and Sunday was Rivera's first start since June 29. He responded with his first multi-hit game since May 27. The third baseman has a .207/.258/.386 with five homers, 18 RBI, 17 runs scored, five doubles and three triples in 47 contests. It'll probably take more than one productive effort to regain a starting role -- at best, Rivera's looking at a short-side platoon role, though manager Mike Matheny doesn't often employ such timeshares.
Jun 20 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will sit out for the second time in four games and looks to be moving into more of a part-time role while manager Mike Matheny has given Nicky Lopez more opportunities at third base of late. The downturn in playing time comes while Rivera has slashed .163/.212/.224 through his first 15 games of June.
Jun 17 2022Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has a .474 OPS through13 games in June and will take a seat for the second time in the past three contests. Nicky Lopez will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Jun 14 2022Rivera will sit Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera sits after starting 18 straight games at third base. His .209/.254/.313 slash line over that stretch hardly looks like that of an everyday player, so it's possible he hits the bench on a more regular basis going forward. Nicky Lopez will start at the hot corner.
May 30 2022Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera took Cleveland starter Zach Plesac deep in the third inning to tie the game at 1-1. In his last five games, Rivera is 5-for-20 (.250) with three RBI and three runs scored. The third baseman is up to four homers, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored and a .230/.288/.486 slash line through 80 plate appearances this season. As long as the Royals' outfield depth is tested by absences -- forcing Whit Merrifield to move from second base -- Rivera should see fairly regular playing time at the hot corner.
May 26 2022Rivera (illness) is starting at third base and batting seventh Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an illness, but he's good to go coming off Wednesday's scheduled off day. The 25-year-old is 3-for-19 with two solo home runs and two additional runs scored over his past five appearances.
May 24 2022Rivera was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to an illness, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Isbel was also scratched Tuesday due to illness symptoms, though neither player is in the COVID-19 protocols as of yet. The Royals have a scheduled day off Wednesday, and Rivera should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener at Minnesota.
May 21 2022Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera has homered in back-to-back games, and all three of his long balls have come in his last seven contests. The third baseman is 8-for-25 (.320) in that span. For the season, he's up to a .255/.300/.574 slash line with nine RBI, nine runs scored, two triples and two doubles through 50 plate appearances.
May 20 2022Rivera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Rivera's third multi-hit game in his last six, a surge that's allowed him to see more regular playing time at third base. The 25-year-old's homer came in the ninth inning, though it wasn't enough to spark a comeback push for the Royals. For the season, he's slashing .256/.304/.535 with two long balls, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two triples and two doubles through 46 plate appearances. The absence's of Michael Taylor (illness), Salvador Perez (thumb) and Edward Olivares (quadriceps) should allow Rivera to carve out a semi-regular role in the short term.
May 19 2022Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will pick up his third straight start and is being included in the lineup for the seventh time in nine contests. With outfielder Michael Taylor (illness) heading to the COVID-19 injured list Thursday and with catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) having landed on the 10-day IL earlier this week, Rivera should hold down at least a part-time role for the Royals in the short term, especially if he continues to hold his own at the plate. In a small sample of 38 plate appearances this season, Rivera has gotten on base at a .316 clip while providing five extra-base hits.
May 16 2022Rivera went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an RBI double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Sunday, Rivera's lone extra-base hit of the season was the pinch-hit triple he had May 11 versus the Rangers. The 25-year-old has started to compete for more playing time, though Bobby Witt is expected to see most of the time at third base and Hunter Dozier has often served as the designated hitter, blocking Rivera's two most natural paths to starts. He's slashing .240/.321/.480 with a homer, six RBI and four runs scored through 28 plate appearances.
May 14 2022Rivera isn't starting Saturday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started in the last two games and went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts. MJ Melendez will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh Saturday.
May 12 2022Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Rangers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After coming off the bench to provide a three-run triple in Wednesday's 8-2 win, Rivera will be rewarded with his second start in three games. The righty-hitting Rivera should have a good chance of sticking in the lineup when the Royals face left-handed pitching, either as a replacement for Ryan O'Hearn or MJ Melendez.
May 4 2022The Royals recalled Rivera from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kansas City optioned Rivera to Triple-A on Monday when the team needed to reduce its active roster from 28 to 26 men, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club just two days later since Carlos Santana (ankle) was moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Santana's absence creates a void in the Royals' everyday lineup, Ryan O'Hearn and recent call-up MJ Melendez are expected to be bigger beneficiaries from playing-time standpoints than Rivera, who will likely serve as a utility infielder.
May 1 2022Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera appeared in three games after being called up Friday, but he went 0-for-6 with two strikeouts. The 25-year-old should see more consistent time in the lineup with the minor-league club and will likely be an option to serve as depth for the Royals once again at some point.
Sep 9 2021Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera lost out on playing time recently after Adalberto Mondesi returned from the injured list, and he'll likely see more consistent at-bats in the minors. The 25-year-old has hit .256 in 29 games during his first major-league season and will be an option to rejoin the Royals if they need depth in the corner infield positions down the stretch.
Sep 6 2021Rivera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera will sit for the third time in four games and looks to have lost out on reps as a result of Adalberto Mondesi's return from the injured list Sept. 1 in addition to the promotion of outfielder Edward Olivares on Aug. 27. Given that Rivera has delivered a modest .649 OPS in 98 plate appearances with the big club this season, he may not have a strong case for recapturing a full-time role in September.
Sep 5 2021Rivera is on the bench for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera went 1-for-4 with a double Saturday and is now hitting .242 with three doubles and two RBI in his last 10 games. Adalberto Mondesi is playing third base Sunday while Carlos Santana occupies the DH spot.
Sep 3 2021Rivera is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera is 4-for-25 in his past nine contests and will take a seat for the second time in the past three days. Edward Olivares will take his place in the lineup while Adalberto Mondesi covers the hot corner Friday.
Sep 1 2021Rivera isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera started each of the last 11 games, but he went just 1-for-8 with a double, two runs, two walks and a strikeout across his last three appearances. Hanser Alberto will take his place at third base and bat ninth.
Aug 28 2021Rivera is batting eighth and playing first base Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera steps up to replace Carlos Santana, who was scratched with hip soreness. It will be his first career appearance at first base.
Aug 27 2021Rivera went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman singled in the sixth inning before a Salvador Perez grand slam. Rivera then got aboard on an error in the seventh, stole second and scored on a Nicky Lopez single. The 25-year-old Rivera has recorded both of his stolen bases this year in the last five games. He's hit .262 with a home run, five RBI and 10 runs scored through 19 games in August, emerging as a regular presence in the lineup, albeit at the bottom of the order lately.
Aug 23 2021Rivera went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-1 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old recorded his third multi-hit effort in his last seven games. In that span, Rivera has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with a home run, three RBI and five runs scored. The third baseman is up to five RBI and seven runs scored through 18 games, and he should be able to maintain a regular role now that he's in a groove at the plate.
Aug 20 2021Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera had been out of the lineup in each of the last two games, but he blasted his first major-league home run in the fifth inning Friday. The 25-year-old has recorded hits in each of his last four appearances, but he has just two extra-base hits in 13 games since the start of August.
Aug 19 2021Rivera is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Houston, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row after previously starting 12 times in 13 games. He hit just .244/.279/.268 over that run of playing time, so he hasn't exactly earned everyday at-bats. Hunter Dozier will again start at the hot corner, with Ryan O'Hearn in right field.
Aug 18 2021Rivera isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera went 4-for-11 with two strikeouts across the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Hunter Dozier will shift to third base while Jarrod Dyson starts in right field.
Aug 11 2021Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals' decision to demote Edward Olivares to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday looks like it will clear the way for Rivera to take on an everyday role at third base, while Hunter Dozier will cover Olivares' spot in right field. While starting in six of the Royals' last seven games, Rivera has gone 5-for-21 with two runs and two RBI.
Aug 6 2021Rivera went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera hit a two-run double in the first inning off Dallas Keuchel to put the Royals on the board. He was the only player in the game with multiple RBI. The 25-year-old recently returned from the IL with a wrist injury and has appeared in just four games this season, going 3-for-13. This was his first extra-base hit and RBI of the season.
Aug 4 2021Rivera (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera made five total rehab appearances, but he only required one game at Triple-A Omaha before he was cleared to return. During his rehab stint, he went 6-for-20 with a home run, three RBI, two runs, a stolen base and two walks. The 25-year-old will start at third base and bat sixth Wednesday against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Aug 3 2021Rivera (wrist) will shift his rehab assignment from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera played four games at Double-A, going 4-for-15 with a pair of walks. He'll likely start in multiple contests at Triple-A before the Royals presumably re-evaluate him for a return from the 10-day injured list ahead of their weekend series in St. Louis. Once activated, Rivera will likely be limited to a backup role in the Kansas City infield, if he isn't optioned back to Omaha.
Jul 27 2021Rivera (wrist) reported to Double-A Northwest Arkansas to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera landed on the shelf at the end of June with a left wrist fracture, but he's nearly completed his rehab program. The 25-year-old should require a handful of games in the minors before being activated.
Jul 7 2021Rivera (wrist) participated in fielding drills ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera still had a cast on his left wrist during Wednesday's drills, but he was still able to do some light throwing during pregame warmups. It's still not yet clear when he could return to game action as he continues to recover from a left hamate fracture that has kept him sidelined since June 30, but it's encouraging that he's still able to participate in activities while he's in a cast.
Jun 30 2021Rivera was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamate fracture Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox due to pain in his left wrist. While the Royals haven't indicated when the third baseman could return, he could require more than 10 days on the shelf since he's been diagnosed with a fracture. Hanser Alberto could see increased playing time in his absence, while Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
Jun 29 2021Rivera was removed from Tuesday's game at Boston with pain in his left wrist, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old apparently had the injury surface while lining out during his at-bat in the opening frame, and he was replaced in the field in the second inning. Rivera should be considered day-to-day until more information is available on the injury.
Jun 28 2021Rivera's contract was selected by the Royals on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rivera wasn't seen as much more than a fringe prospect heading into the year, though he's done everything he can to change that in 44 games for Triple-A Omaha, homering 14 times while slashing .282/.337/.593. It looks as though he'll get the chance to claim the starting job at third base, as he'll start there and bat sixth in his MLB debut Monday against Boston. Kelvin Gutierrez, who had been the team's primary third baseman, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.