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Emmanuel Rivera

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Emmanuel Rivera
Rivera with the Norfolk Tides in 2025
Baltimore Orioles – No. 26
Third baseman
Born: (1996-06-29) June 29, 1996 (age 28)
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 28, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through May 21, 2025)
Batting average.245
Home runs22
Runs batted in106
Teams

Emmanuel Miguel Rivera (born June 29, 1996) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Miami Marlins.

Career

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Kansas City Royals

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Rivera with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2021

Rivera was drafted by the Kansas City Royals out of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in the 19th round, 579th overall, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Royals, playing in 38 games with the team.

In 2016, Rivera played for the rookie-level Burlington Royals, posting a .249/.317/.373 slash line in 58 games. The following year, he played for the Single-A Lexington Legends, slashing .310/.364/.468 with 12 home runs and 72 RBI. In 2018, Rivera split the season between the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks and the AZL Royals, batting a cumulative .274/.326/.416 with 6 home runs and 63 RBI. For the 2019 season, Rivera played for the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, logging a .258/.297/.345 slash line with 7 home runs and 57 RBI in 131 games.[2]

Rivera did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the 2021 season, and batted .282/.337/.593 with a career-high 14 home runs and 40 RBI in 44 games.

On June 28, 2021, Rivera was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[4] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting third baseman against the Boston Red Sox, and logged his first career hit in the game as well, a single off starter Garrett Richards. He was placed on the injured list on June 30 with a left hamate break.[5] In his first MLB season, he played in 29 games for the Royals and hitting .256/.316/.333 with one home run, 5 RBI, and 2 stolen bases. In 2022, Rivera made 63 appearances for Kansas City, slashing .237/.284/.399 with 6 home runs and 22 RBI.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On August 1, 2022, the Royals traded Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Luke Weaver.[6] He played in 39 games for the Diamondbacks down the stretch, hitting .227/.304/.424 with 6 home runs and 18 RBI.

Rivera was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season.[7] In 86 games for the Diamondbacks, he batted .261/.314/.358 with four home runs and 29 RBI. He played in 13 postseason games, starting three games in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and Game 4 of the World Series. His first postseason hit was an RBI single in Game 4 of the NLCS He hit .235/.278/.294 in 18 playoff plate appearances.[8][9]

On March 28, 2024, Rivera was designated for assignment after failing to make Arizona's Opening Day roster.[10]

Miami Marlins

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On April 2, 2024, Rivera was traded to the Miami Marlins for cash.[11] In 96 games for Miami, he slashed .214/.294/.269 with one home run and 15 RBI. The Marlins designated Rivera for assignment on August 19.[12]

Baltimore Orioles

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On August 21, 2024, Rivera was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[13] He had a pair of home runs and career-highs with four hits, four RBI, and 11 total bases in a 9–2 away victory over the Minnesota Twins in the penultimate game of the regular season on September 28.[14] In 27 games for Baltimore, Rivera batted .313/.370/.578 with four home runs and 14 RBI. In Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, he grounded out as a pinch hitter.[9]

On January 31, 2025, the Orioles designated Rivera for assignment.[15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on February 10.[16] After hitting .308 with 13 RBI in 17 games for Norfolk, the Orioles selected Rivera to their active roster on April 28.[17]

International career

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Rivera played for Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[18] He batted .278 with 1 triple and 5 RBI in five games.[19]

Personal life

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Like his father Miguel, an amateur baseball player in Puerto Rico, Rivera is nicknamed "El Pulpo" (The Octopus) because of his defense.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Emmanuel Rivera Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  2. ^ "Emmanuel Rivera Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors. June 2020.
  4. ^ "Royals Designate Kelvin Gutierrez For Assignment, Select Emmanuel Rivera". MLB Trade Rumors. June 2021.
  5. ^ Worthy, Lynn (July 1, 2021). "Emmanuel Rivera's injury paves way for Edward Olivares' return to Kansas City Royals". Kansas City Star.
  6. ^ "Royals send 3B Rivera to Diamondbacks for RHP Weaver". USA Today.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks' Emmanuel Rivera: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "2023 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Game 4, Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks: October 20, 2023". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Emmanuel Rivera Postseason Batting Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  10. ^ "Diamondbacks' Emmanuel Rivera: Pushed off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Marlins Acquire Emmanuel Rivera, Designate Jacob Amaya". MLB Trade Rumors. April 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "Marlins Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. August 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Orioles Claim Emmanuel Rivera, Designate Terrin Vavra". MLB Trade Rumors. August 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Rill, Jake (September 29, 2024). "Emmanuel Rivera's strong offensive output powers Orioles' win". MLB.com. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  15. ^ "Orioles Acquire Luis Vazquez, Designate Emmanuel Rivera". MLB Trade Rumors. January 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  16. ^ "Emmanuel Rivera Accepts Outright Assignment With Orioles". MLB Trade Rumors. February 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  17. ^ "Orioles Select Emmanuel Rivera, Maverick Handley". MLB Trade Rumors. April 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  18. ^ Pabón, Julio (October 27, 2023). "Emmanuel Rivera – The only Puerto Rican in this World Series". Latino Sports. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  19. ^ "WBC Stats | WBC Team Stats | Puerto Rico". MLB.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
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