Emmanuel Rivera

The Orioles and Emmanuel Rivera have agreed to a one-year, $1M deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Rivera played well after joining the Orioles late in the summer. He will likely serve as a bench player in 2025 for Baltimore.

Emmanuel Rivera had a standout performance in the Orioles' 9-2 rout of the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three runs scored, and four RBI. This game marks a significant uptick in Rivera's production, considering his modest .240 batting average and 29 RBI over 122 games this season. His multi-homer game could signal a potential hot streak, making him a player to watch for fantasy managers in need of power. However, Rivera's overall season stats suggest caution, as his performance has been inconsistent.

Emmanuel Rivera went 2-for-3 with two RBI in the Orioles' 6-4 defeat to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the team's loss, Rivera's performance was a bright spot, contributing two key RBIs to try and keep the Orioles competitive. His season has been underwhelming with a .227 batting average and modest power numbers, but games like this show his potential to contribute in clutch situations. Rivera's fantasy value remains limited due to his inconsistent hitting and low production metrics, but he could be a situational player in deeper leagues or formats that reward RBI. His ability to drive in runs, even in a struggling lineup, might offer some utility in specific matchups.

Emmanuel Rivera went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Orioles' 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Rivera's performance, highlighted by his third homer of the season, provided a rare spark in what has been a challenging year for the third baseman. Despite the solid game, Rivera's season batting average remains a modest .226, and his overall production has been underwhelming with only 22 RBI and 19 runs scored over 110 games. His .277 wOBA and .287 BABIP suggest limited fantasy impact, and while occasional power displays like today's are encouraging, they're too sporadic to significantly boost his fantasy value.

Emmanuel Rivera is in the starting lineup for the Orioles Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Rivera will start at third base and bat ninth against the Red Sox Wednesday. He is hitting .221, with two home runs, and 20 RBI this season.