ALFONSO RIVAS NEWS

Sent to minors The Cubs optioned Rivas to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact He'll surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster to utility man Zach McKinstry, whom the Cubs acquired from the Dodgers on Saturday. Rivas had been serving as the Cubs' primary starting first baseman against right-handed pitching since the middle of June, but he's turned in an unremarkable .232/.313/.316 slash line across 201 plate appearances with the big club. His demotion should pave the way for Frank Schwindel to see most of the reps at the position.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom homers again, Stroman finally wins as Cubs top Giants

Patrick Wisdom homered again, Marcus Stroman pitched six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two months and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 4...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine against lefty Rivas isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants.

Impact Rivas went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games but will get a breather with left-hander Alex Wood on the mound Thursday. Frank Schwindel is shifting to first base while Yan Gomes starts behind the dish.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poaching work from Gomes Rivas will start at first base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Rivas looked primed to lose playing time when Frank Schwindel was activated from the injured list shortly before the All-Star break, but manager David Ross has been able to find more frequent work for both players by handing fewer starts to Yan Gomes, who appears to have settled back in as the team's No. 2 catcher. With Willson Contreras handling more work behind the plate of late, Rivas will be able to stay in the lineup at first base for the third time in four games, while Schwindel serves as the Cubs' designated hitter.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velázquez hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 as Cubs rout Phillies 15-2

Nelson Velázquez hit two late homers and drove in five runs, Seiya Suzuki and Willson Contreras also went deep and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses work in Schwindel's return Rivas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Though the lefty-hitting Rivas is on the bench with New York bringing a lefty (David Peterson) to the hill, Rivas' time as the Cubs' primary first baseman looks to be over in any case. Frank Schwindel (back), who was reinstated from the injured list Thursday, will be making his third consecutive start to close out the Cubs' first-half schedule and should serve as the Cubs' main option at the position moving forward.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty in third straight Rivas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The Dodgers have brought left-handed pitchers to the hill for each of the final three games of the series, with the lefty-hitting Rivas having now taken a seat on each occasion. David Bote will fill in at first base Sunday in place of Rivas, who should be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles. Baltimore is expected to bring right-hander Jordan Lyles to the hill for that contest.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Rivas isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Rivas has started against just two southpaws this season, and he'll get a breather with left-hander Tyler Anderson on the mound Friday. P.J. Higgins is starting at first base and batting seventh.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee

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JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Friday Rivas is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Red Sox.

Impact Rivas will be on the bench for a second consecutive game after he had started the previous five. P.J. Higgins will draw another start at first base and bat seventh in the series opener. With Frank Schwindel (back) still on the 10-day injured list without a timetable for his return, Rivas and Higgins will likely continue splitting time at first base.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Rivas isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Cincinnati, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivas started in the last five games and went 4-for-18 with two runs, two RBI, a stolen base, a walk and five strikeouts during that span. P.J. Higgins is starting at first base and batting seventh Thursday.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3

Iván Herrera hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning for his first career RBI and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag, knocks in two Rivas knocked a two-run single and stole a base in his lone plate appearance against the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Rivas didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old came through with a clutch single that plated two runs and gave Chicago a short-lived lead. Since being recalled from the minors June 18, Rivas has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with a home run, seven RBI and five runs in six games.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10

Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicag...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Rivas is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact With a lefty (Jose Quintana) on the mound for Pittsburgh as the two teams close out their series with a day game after a night game, the lefty-hitting Rivas will give way to P.J. Higgins at first base. Following Frank Schwindel's (back) recent placement on the 10-day injured list, Rivas should have a temporary hold on the primary job at first base. Rivas likely solidified his spot atop the temporary depth chart by going 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run and RBI in Wednesday's 14-5 win.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits grand slam Wednesday Rivas went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and five RBI in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact The home run was a memorable one, as Rivas went deep in the ninth inning with the bases loaded. It was the third home run of the season for the 25-year-old and the first grand slam of his career. Rivas spent some time at Triple-A Iowa recently, but with Frank Schwindel (back) landing on the injured list, the former may see more playing time in the short term.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5

Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-5

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting regular work at first base Rivas will start at first base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After going 3-for-6 with a walk and two runs scored in the Cubs' final two games of their weekend series with Atlanta, Rivas will stick in the lineup for the third contest in a row. He looks like he'll serve as the Cubs' primary first baseman while Frank Schwindel (back) is on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves

Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base in his first game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Cubs Rivas was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Rivas was sent to the minors last week but will rejoin the Cubs after Frank Schwindel (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Although Rivas' playing time in the majors dropped before being sent to Iowa, he's starting at first base and batting eighth Saturday and should have a chance to carve out at-bats in Schwindel's absence.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13

Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs cut Frazier, put Stroman on IL; Miley hurt again

Outfielder Clint Frazier was designated for assignment in a surprise decision by the Chicago Cubs, who also placed pitcher Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list with right shou...

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to minors Rivas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rivas held the starting job at first base for Chicago earlier this season, but he'll head to the minors while in the midst of a 1-for-22 slump, during which he's struck out nine times. Overall this year the 25-year-old has a .194/.296/.301 slash line in 38 games.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses hold of everyday gig Rivas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Rivas is on the bench for the fifth time in six games after producing a lowly .455 OPS dating back to May 1. Frank Schwindel has since recaptured the Cubs' primary first-base job, and the Cubs are likely content to rotate a number of different players at the designated-hitter spot rather than clearing out everyday at-bats for the struggling Rivas.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE