EMMANUEL RIVERA NEWS

Settles at $1 million Rivera agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Career game in Minnesota Rivera 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact 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 (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.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing sixth straight start Rivera will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer Wednesday Rivera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to Boston.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Monday Rivera will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's the second straight start for Rivera but his first against a right-hander since joining the Orioles. 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.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second homer Rivera went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact 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 Oriore 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.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second homer Rivera went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Baltimore The Orioles claimed Rivera off waivers from the Marlins on Wednesday.

Impact Rivera is out of options, so he must 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).

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Marlins designated Rivera for assignment Monday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Filling smaller role Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Rivera isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday versus the Padres.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Rivera is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Reds.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Rivera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Sunday Rivera went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Impact 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

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining playing time vs. righties Rivera will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts homer Rivera went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts homer Rivera went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Rivera isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact 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.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Rivera isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact 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.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact 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.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact 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.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Rivera had made four consecutive starts at third base, but he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. Instead, Jake Burger will play third base and bat sixth.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular at-bats of late Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses plate twice in loss Rivera went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact 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 22 • ROTOWIRE