C - Los Angeles Angels IL10
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Sebastian Rivero underwent a CT scan that revealed a left hamate fracture and will undergo surgery that will keep him out for roughly four weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Rivero suffered the injury on a swing during Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros. He is hitting .245/.286/.283 across 24 games this season. With him sidelined, Logan Porter will serve as the team’s backup catcher.
The Angels selected the contract of C Sebastián Rivero from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Fantasy Impact
Rivero will get an opportunity in the majors with Logan O'Hoppe placed on the injured list. He'll figure to backup Travis d’Arnaud behind the plate.
The Angels have reassigned catcher Sebastian Rivero to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Rivero re-upped with the Angels on a minor league deal in December and hit .240 with a double across 17 plate appearances this spring. The light-hitting backstop has hit .172 without a homer across 107 trips to the plate in the big leagues.
The Angels re-signed C Sebastián Rivero to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Rivero will continue to provide catching depth in the Angels organization.
The Los Angeles Angels selected Sebastian Rivero's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Rivero will split catching duties with Travis d'Arnaud, as Logan O'Hoppe (concussion) was placed on the injured list. Rivero will make his first start in the majors since 2022, as he is starting behind the plate and hitting eighth on Monday.
