Emmanuel Rivera

Emmanuel Rivera

28-Year-Old Third Baseman3B
Baltimore Orioles AAA
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 4/11/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rivera batted .214/.294/.269 with the Marlins over 97 games when he was designated for assignment in August. The Orioles claimed him off waivers, after which he played about half of the time, recording an impressive .313/.370/.578 line. Perhaps rejuvenated by playing for a competitive team, Rivera's average exit velocity increased almost four mph, fueling a .364 BABIP. His history suggests that this is unsustainable, but it likely earned Rivera a chance to win a bench job in the spring. He can play both corner infield spots, but the Orioles are well-stocked at both spots, so Rivera will have to earn a reserve role. Even if he does, playing time will be scant and his career .676 OPS suggests he won't approach last year's .948 mark in just 73 plate appearances after joining Baltimore. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Orioles in November of 2024.
Dealing with sore left shoulder
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
Shoulder
March 16, 2025
Rivera is working through left shoulder soreness that popped up during Thursday's spring game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Rivera started feeling discomfort in his left shoulder when swinging the bat. He'll likely be held out for the next couple of days and could return following the Orioles' off-day Wednesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
 
 
+7%
OPS vs LHP
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+5%
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+9%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023vs Left .691 227 22 3 29 1 .261 .322 .369
Since 2023vs Right .647 358 34 6 29 2 .241 .308 .339
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2024vs Left .675 128 12 2 14 1 .239 .313 .363
2024vs Right .641 174 12 3 15 1 .237 .312 .329
2023vs Left .711 99 10 1 15 0 .289 .333 .378
2023vs Right .652 184 22 3 14 1 .246 .304 .347
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+17%
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+20%
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+14%
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Since 2023Home .611 275 25 2 23 1 .251 .303 .308
Since 2023Away .712 310 31 7 35 2 .247 .323 .389
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2024Home .594 145 11 0 12 1 .242 .319 .274
2024Away .710 157 13 5 17 1 .234 .306 .404
2023Home .626 130 14 2 11 0 .260 .285 .341
2023Away .713 153 18 2 18 1 .261 .340 .373
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Rivera's path to any fantasy viability took a hit when Arizona traded for Eugenio Suarez during the offseason. It was one thing for Rivera to serve as a backup to an aging Evan Longoria, but Suarez does not need much time off and Rivera could find his path to 300 plate appearances severely challenged as long as he remains with Arizona this season. He can handle both infield corner positions well and being out of options all but assures he remains with a club in that type of capacity for this season. He has never quite shown enough bat to profile as an everyday player and a career .247/.304/.380 line in 740 major league plate appearances reinforces that line of thought. His in-season flexibility is a nice resource for mono leagues but mixed league fantasy managers can safely overlook him
Rivera began the season with the Royals, mostly serving in a reserve capacity but also seeing regular action as an injury replacement. He posted a .246/.294/.414 line in 204 plate appearances before being sent to Triple-A on July 29. Shortly thereafter, he was traded to the Diamondbacks where he finished the season just .227/.304/.424. His season was cut short with a fractured left wrist but is expected to be ready for spring training. Rivera can play both corner infield spots, but both are occupied by established players, so Rivera may see most of his action pinch-hitting against southpaw relievers. He has some pop in the event regular playing time unfolds, but for fantasy purposes, Rivera is still relegated to NL-only duty.
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Accepts outright assignment
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
February 10, 2025
The Orioles outrighted Rivera to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Booted from 40-man roster
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
January 31, 2025
The Orioles designated Rivera for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Settles at $1 million
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
November 22, 2024
Rivera agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Career game in Minnesota
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 29, 2024
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.
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Heads to bench Sunday
3BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
September 22, 2024
Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
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Mashing in limited sample
3BArizona Diamondbacks  AAA
June 7, 2023
Rivera is slashing .348/.383/.461 through 94 MLB plate appearances this season. The 26-year-old is following up on dominant 2023 minor-league results, having slashed .348/.378/.591 across 16 Triple-A games.
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Rivera has been impactful in 28 games for the Diamondbacks thus far, showing quality contact skills and no aversion to right-handed pitching. He's a candidate to step into a larger role down the stretch if these kind of results continue.
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