2024 Stats
AVG
.238
HR
5
RBI
29
R
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SB
2
2025 Projections
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
Accepts outright assignment
The Orioles outrighted Rivera to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rivera had the option to decline the assignment and elect free agency, but that would have meant forfeiting the $1 million salary he and the Orioles already agreed to earlier this offseason. He will now receive that salary whether he begins the season in the majors or minors, and the 28-year-old is likely ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk.
Rivera had the option to decline the assignment and elect free agency, but that would have meant forfeiting the $1 million salary he and the Orioles already agreed to earlier this offseason. He will now receive that salary whether he begins the season in the majors or minors, and the 28-year-old is likely ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+5%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .725 | 347 | 7 | 44 | .262 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .652 | 597 | 14 | 54 | .232 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .675 | 128 | 2 | 14 | .239 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .641 | 174 | 3 | 15 | .237 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .711 | 99 | 1 | 15 | .289 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .652 | 184 | 3 | 14 | .246 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .789 | 120 | 4 | 15 | .264 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .658 | 239 | 8 | 25 | .218 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS on Road
2024
+20%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .657 | 462 | 7 | 43 | .251 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .700 | 482 | 14 | 55 | .235 | ||||
| 2024Home | .594 | 145 | 0 | 12 | .242 | ||||
| 2024Away | .710 | 157 | 5 | 17 | .234 | ||||
| 2023Home | .626 | 130 | 2 | 11 | .260 | ||||
| 2023Away | .713 | 153 | 2 | 18 | .261 | ||||
| 2022Home | .722 | 187 | 5 | 20 | .251 | ||||
| 2022Away | .678 | 172 | 7 | 20 | .213 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Emmanuel Rivera compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.38BB Rate
8.6%K Rate
22.8%BABIP
.296ISO
.106AVG
.238OBP
.312SLG
.343OPS
.656wOBA
.294Exit Velocity
89.7 mphHard Hit Rate
39.9%Barrels/PA
5.3%Expected BA
.250Expected SLG
.383Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
52.2%Line Drive %
15.9%Fly Ball %
31.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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
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Booted from 40-man roster
The Orioles designated Rivera for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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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.
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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.
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Heads to bench Sunday
Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
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Drawing sixth straight start
Rivera will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
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Mashing in limited sample
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.