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Another start at second base Rivas will start at second base and bat ninth in Friday's ALCS Game 5 versus the Blue Jays.

Impact For the second straight game, the Mariners are going with Rivas at second base, Jorge Polanco in the designated hitter spot and Dominic Canzone in right field, with Victor Robles retreating to the bench. Rivas went 0-for-2 with a walk in Thursday's Game 4 loss.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Thursday's lineup Rivas was scratched from Thursday's lineup for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Rivas was originally slated to start at second base while hitting ninth. It's unclear why he was removed from the lineup, but Jorge Polanco will take over at second base with Mitch Garver entering the lineup to serve as the catcher.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fading into reserve role Rivas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Rivas will be left out of the lineup for the third game in a row while the Mariners make an effort to get their best bats in the lineup. To that end, Jorge Polanco will once again cover second base, allowing Dominic Canzone to serve as the Mariners' designated hitter while Victor Robles occupies right field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Rivas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Impact Rivas is on the bench for the third time in four games, with Jorge Polanco manning second base. Rivas has one hit in his last 16 at-bats, but he has a pair of stolen bases and a 5:4 BB:K during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact The switch-hitting Rivas will take a seat for the fourth time in five games, with three of those absences coming against left-handed pitchers. The Mariners seem to be prioritizing Rivas ahead of Cole Young at second base of late, but Jorge Polanco will remain a factor at the position on days in which he's not serving as a designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Seattle lineup Rivas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Kansas City.

Impact Rivas had started the last two games and four of the last five against right-handed pitching at second base, but he'll begin Tuesday's series opener versus righty Michael Wacha on the bench. Jorge Polanco is at second base and Dominic Canzone is in the designated hitter slot for the Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Seattle lineup Rivas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Kansas City.

Impact Rivas had started the last two games and four of the last five tilts at second base against right-handed pitching, but he'll begin Tuesday's series opener versus righty Michael Wacha and the Royals on the bench. Jorge Polanco is at second base and Dominic Canzone is in the designated hitter slot for the Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero with walk-off blast Rivas went 1-for-1 with a two-run, walk-off homer Wednesday in a 4-2 extra-innings win against the Cardinals.

Impact Rivas began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch runner for Jorge Polanco in the 11th frame. He stuck around in Polanco's DH spot when the contest moved to the 12th, then got a turn to bat in the 13th. Rivas made the most of the opportunity, launching a two-run blast to right field to send Seattle home with a victory. Though Rivas has been up and down between the majors and minors and has found playing time sporadic while with the big club, he's been productive when called upon, posting a .288/.416/.397 slash line with two homers, nine RBI, 17 runs and four steals over 38 games. Perhaps most impressively, he's posted a 16.9 percent walk rate with a tolerable 21.3 percent strikeout rate.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Rivas isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Rivas will receive a day to rest Tuesday after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored over his last five games. Jorge Polanco will cover second base in Rivas' absence while Mitch Garver serves as the DH.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poaching starts from Cole Young Rivas will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Tacoma when the Mariners' active roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Rivas has gone 3-for-10 with a pair of extra-base hits and two walks. Though the sample has been small, Rivas' performance appears to have at least temporarily allowed him to overtake Cole Young as Seattle's preferred option at the keystone. The switch-hitting Rivas will be included in the starting nine for the third time in four games, including a second straight matchup versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Miles Mikolas).

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer off bench Rivas hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Rivas was called up earlier in the day as rosters expanded to 28. He didn't start, but he pinch hit for Jorge Polanco in the ninth inning and provided the Mariners' lone runs in the lopsided loss. The homer was the first of his big-league career Rivas hadn't played in the majors since May 29 after a middling stretch of action early in the campaign. The infielder is slashing .295/.419/.361 with six RBI, 15 runs scored, four stolen bases and a double over 74 plate appearances. Rivas is likely to fill a reserve role around the infield, with his best chance of playing time coming at second base if he can challenge the duo of Polanco and Cole Young.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Mariners recalled Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Rivas was with the Mariners to begin the 2025 season but was dispatched to Triple-A at the end of May after he slashed .283/.411/.300 with one double, four RBI, 14 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 12:15 BB:K across 73 plate appearances. He'll provide depth in the infield for Seattle down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call from Triple-A The Mariners recalled Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Impact Rivas was with the Mariners to begin the 2025 season but was dispatched to Triple-A on May 31 after he slashed .283/.411/.300 with no home runs and four stolen bases across 73 plate appearances. He'll provide depth in the infield for Seattle down the stretch but is unlikely to see frequent starts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma following Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Cole Young, whose contract was selected by the Mariners from Tacoma. Rivas has served in a utility role for Seattle after being recalled by the big club in early April, and he is slashing .283/.411/.300 with four steals and four RBI in 73 major-league plate appearances this season. Rivas should receive a call back up to the majors this season should the Mariners need infield depth.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling bench role with Moore back Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The 27-year-old had started at second base six times over a seven-game stretch from April 27 through Monday, but his time as a regular in the Seattle lineup appears to be over after Dylan Moore (hip) returned from the injured list Tuesday. Rivas will hit the bench for the second straight day while Moore picks up the start at the keystone.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining traction in everyday lineup Rivas will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Rivas will pick up his third straight start at second base and looks like he'll get a trial in an everyday role after Dylan Moore (hip) recently joined Ryan Bliss (biceps) on the injured list. Though Moore is expected to spend the minimum 10 days on the shelf, he could be deployed more frequently at third base or in right field if the Mariners want to keep regular playing time available for Rivas. Since getting called up from Triple-A Tacoma on April 9, Rivas is hitting .308 with three stolen bases and an impressive 9:6 BB:K over 35 plate appearances.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes third bag Rivas went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Rivas has impressed while starting three of Seattle's last four games, going 6-for-12 in that span. The 27-year-old switch-hitter has primarily started against left-handed pitching, though he's making a case for a more prominent role in the Mariners' lineup. Rivas appeared in 43 games last season, where he slashed .233/.333/.274 with 10 runs scored, eight RBI and three steals.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times in win Rivas went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on April 9, Rivas has started at second base in five of the Mariners' ensuing 12 games. Three of those five starts have come against left-handed starting pitchers, and the switch-hitting Rivas will remain in the lineup at the keystone again Thursday while the Red Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill. Rivas will likely continue to occupy the short side of a platoon at second base with the right-handed-hitting Dylan Moore, who typically plays elsewhere around the diamond or in the outfield when the Mariners face lefties.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to big club The Mariners recalled Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Rivas was with the big club briefly earlier this month but didn't see any action. He might be used some at second base while Ryan Bliss (biceps) is on the shelf.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Rivas did not see the field in his short stint up in Seattle. He was recalled Tuesday because Jorge Polanco was away on paternity leave. With Polanco returning Thursday, Rivas was sent back down Triple-A.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to majors The Mariners will recall Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact With Jorge Polanco away on paternity leave, the Mariners will call up Rivas to give the team additional infield depth for the next several days. The 27-year-old turned in a .607 OPS in 86 plate appearances with the M's last season but has already blasted two home runs in three Triple-A games this year.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old was competing for a spot on Seattle's Opening Day bench but will instead begin the campaign back at Tacoma. Rivas had an .865 OPS in 63 games at Triple-A last year but struggled over 86 plate appearances in the big leagues with a .233/.333/.274 slash line.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Rivas (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rivas has been sidelined since late February after turning his left ankle while participating in infield drills. After a week of rest, he's been cleared to return to game action and continue competing for a spot on Seattle's Opening Day bench.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with ankle injury Rivas turned his left ankle during infield drills Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivas injured his ankle while stepping on second base and had to limp off the practice field. The Mariners are optimistic that he'll need only a few days of rest before returning to workouts. Rivas is competing this spring for a reserve infielder job.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes base as pinch runner Rivas entered Monday's loss to the Athletics as a pinch runner in the top of the eighth inning and recorded a stolen base.

Impact Rivas swiped third on Dylan Moore's swinging strikeout, but he was left stranded 90 feet away from home plate when Mitch Haniger also went down on strikes to close out the frame. Rivas had been out of the starting nine for the fourth time in the five games since J.P. Crawford's activation from the injured list, and although the former is scuffling at the plate, Rivas figures to continue seeing only intermittent playing time for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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