Leonardo Rivas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to backup role Rivas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Rivas will be on the bench for the second time in three games and appears set to move into more of a utility role after Brendan Donovan's recent return from the injured list. While Donovan was on the shelf, Rivas served as the Mariners' primary third baseman but provided little fantasy value in that capacity. For the season, Rivas is batting just .141 with no home runs, two stolen bases, seven RBI and eight runs over 112 plate appearances.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Wednesday Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Will Wilson will receive the nod at third base in place of Rivas in the series finale. Rivas had started in nine of Seattle's last 10 games, batting just .129 with zero home runs or steals, four RBI and one run during that stretch. Even while he continues to see steady playing time in the absence of Brendan Donovan (groin), Rivas will hold limited fantasy appeal.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Saturday Rivas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Rivas has been starting regularly since Brendan Donovan (groin) went on the IL, but the former has gone just 2-for-23 with a pair of RBI across his last seven games. He'll get a chance to reset with a day off Saturday; meanwhile, Will Wilson will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for injured Donovan Rivas will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Rivas will cover the hot corner for the third game in a row and could be in line for a regular starting role for at least the next week after Seattle placed Brendan Donovan (groin) on the 10-day injured list Monday. The 28-year-old hasn't provided much reason to get excited about his fantasy prospects; over 61 plate appearances on the season, he's hit just .143 with no home runs, no stolen bases, four runs and four RBI.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Rivas had drawn starts at either shortstop or third base in 10 of the Mariners' first 11 games, but he'll remain on the bench for a second day in a row as Seattle closes out its series in Arlington. With J.P. Crawford recently returning from a stint on the injured list and expected to handle a near-everyday role at shortstop moving forward, Rivas' opportunities will likely be limited now that Seattle has all of its key infielders available.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will be Opening Day shortstop Rivas is slated to start at shortstop for the Mariners on Opening Day after J.P. Crawford (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports.

Impact The Mariners might have considered top prospect Colt Emerson to play shortstop if Crawford's absence was going to be an extended one, but he's expected back in a couple weeks. As such, the club will turn to the defensively-gifted Rivas at shortstop. Rivas has a good eye at the plate, but he's unlikely to be worthy of a roster spot in fantasy leagues while playing regularly.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

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