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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up by Miami The Marlins claimed Rivera off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup for Game 5 Rivera is out of the lineup for Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday versus the Rangers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at third base in Game 4 Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Tuesday Rivera is starting at third base and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 7 of the NLCS in Philadelphia.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Game 3 lineup Rivera is starting at third base and batting eighth Thursday in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Phillies.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 1 lineup Rivera is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers.

Impact 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 year but slashed just .146/.234/.164 over his final 64 plate appearances dating back to the beginning of August.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Rivera is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Wednesday Rivera (shoulder) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore shoulder Rivera (shoulder) is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder injury Rivera exited Monday's win over the Mets with a shoulder injury, MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivera, who started at third base, made an awkward attempt to catch a foul ball near the stands and ran into the tarp. He stayed in the game for another inning before being removed. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo believes Rivera is fine and described him as day-to-day. He was replaced at third base by Jace Peterson.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Rivera from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Rivera to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into short-side platoon role Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid slump Rivera is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Jace Peterson will start at third base and bat sixth versus the Dodgers and right-hander Bobby Miller. Rivera has gone 0-for-17 with no walks and six strikeouts since the calendar flipped to August.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in run Rivera 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Rivera isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against Seattle.

Impact 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.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on base four times Rivera went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Rivera went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 7-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact 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 in the second half. He continues to have an edge at third base over Evan Longoria.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Rivera is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta.

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters break on down beat Rivera started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Impact 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.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending up Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Longoria Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact 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.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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