ALFONSO RIVAS NEWS

Dealt to Pirates Rivas was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Tuesday along with Jackson Wolf and Estuar Suero in exchange for Ji-Man Choi and Rich Hill, Joel Sherman of the New York Post rep...

Impact With Rivas and Choi essentially switching spots, it's possible Rivas could see a significant uptick in playing time in the short term. The 26-year-old first baseman has a career .245/.330/.323 slash line with four home runs and six steals in 127 games. Rivas has long been known for his strong command of the strike zone in the minor leagues, but he has never been able to tap into the requisite power of a traditional big-league first baseman. He slashed .332/.462/.582 with nine home runs, eight steals and a .400 BABIP this year in the Pacific Coast League.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A San Diego recalled Rivas from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Rivas played well in a brief stay on the Padres' major-league roster back in early June and has delivered a stellar .332/.462/.582 batting line with nine homers and eight steals in 58 games this season at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old might get looks at DH against right-handed pitching after Rougned Odor was designated for assignment Tuesday as part of a parade of roster moves.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Rivas was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A El Paso, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nelson Cruz (hamstring) is back from the injured list in a corresponding move. Rivas, 26, went 2-for-7 with a double during his short stay on the Padres' major-league roster. He'll return to a shiny .319/.440/.571 slash line at Triple-A.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Padres Rivas had his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Friday.

Impact Rivas will join the Padres in San Diego ahead of their four-game series with his former team the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old has produced a .319 average with eight homers, 33 RBI, 40 runs and four stolen bases over 163 at-bats with El Paso this season. In a corresponding move, Jose Azocar was sent down to Triple-A on Friday.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Anthony Vilar turning heads with Storm; Alfonso Rivas walks off El Paso win With Padres teenage phenom Ethan Salas likely ticketed for Lake Elsinore for pro debut, Anthony Vilar could be moving up soon after a hot st...

APRIL 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Joins Padres Rivas signed a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training with the Padres on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Rivas was released by the Cubs on Jan. 6 after being designated for assignment and subsequently clearing waivers. He has a .247/.331/.322 line across 336 career plate appearances, all of which have come in Chicago. While first base is a potential weakness in the Padres' lineup, Rivas' potential fit is unclear as both Jake Cronenworth and Matt Carpenter -- two favorites to start at first base -- are also left-handed hitters.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cubs Rivas was released by the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Rivas cleared waivers after being designated for assignment but will be cut loose rather than being outrighted. The 26-year-old will probably have to settle for a minor-league deal elsewhere.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cubs Rivas was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Rivas slashed .235/.322/.307 with 25 RBI over 287 plate appearances last season while playing first base in the majority of Chicago's games. As someone who doesn't hit the ball that hard and tends to strike out quite a bit, he may not be suited for a contributing role in the majors, though he has found success in Triple-A. The move comes as a result of the Cubs claiming Anthony Kay off waivers from the Blue Jays.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact After going 0-for-5 with two walks while starting the past two games, Rivas will take a seat in the season finale. David Bote will spell Rivas at first base.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Rivas isn't starting Saturday against Cincinnati.

Impact Rivas has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll be on the bench for a third consecutive game with southpaw Nick Lodolo starting for the Reds. David Bote is taking over at first base and batting seventh.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Rivas will sit Friday versus the Reds.

Impact Rivas will remain on the bench for a second game in a row Friday. P.J. Higgins will replace him at first base and bat eighth against Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Rivas is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Rivas has been the Cubs' primary first baseman in September, but he will be held out Thursday with manager David Ross loading up on right-handed hitters against Phillies southpaw Ranger Suarez. David Bote will cover first base in Rivas' place.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3

Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run homer and Adrian Sampson tossed six efficient innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Saturday's lineup Rivas isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Rivas started the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a run, a steal and a strikeout. Jared Young is taking over at first base and batting eighth Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals sixth base Rivas went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in a 3-2 win Thursday in Pittsburgh.

Impact Rivas singled, stole second and scored in the seventh and executed a sacrifice bunt in the ninth. It was his sixth stolen base of the season and third since Sept. 8. Since being recalled by the Cubs on Aug. 27, he's compiled a .275/.351/.333 line. Just 10 of his 55 hits this season have gone for extra-bases and his .079 ISO is unlikely to be enough to secure him a starting role at first base in future seasons.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Rivas isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact Rivas has started against just three left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound Wednesday. P.J. Higgins is starting at first base and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus righty Rivas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Rivas went 2-for-7 while making a pair of starts against right-handed pitchers to close out the Cubs' weekend series with the Rockies, but he'll take a seat Monday with right-hander Edward Cabrera on the hill for Miami. P.J. Higgins will step in at first base, but Rivas still looks to be the preferred option in a crowded group at the position that also includes Jared Young and Patrick Wisdom.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench versus lefty Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Rivas went 5-for-20 with a triple, two walks and two stolen bases while starting each of the past six games at first base, but he'll give way to P.J. Higgins in the series finale while lefty David Peterson takes the hill for the Mets. Both Rivas and Higgins could lose out on playing time at the position in the near future if the Cubs decide to give Patrick Wisdom more work at first base following his recent return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bart, Villar, Webb lead Giants past Cubs to end 5-game slide

Joey Bart and David Villar each homered, doubled and drove in two runs, helping the San Francisco Giants top the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to end a five-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Blue Jays 7-5, avoid sweep

Franmil Reyes homered, Nico Hoerner drove in a pair of runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jansen homers, drives in winner in 11th as Jays beat Cubs

Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the 11th as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cub...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Woodruff spark Brewers to 7-0 victory over Cubs

Christian Yelich went 4 of 5 with a three-run homer, Brandon Woodruff pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Saturday night

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in minors Rivas was returned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Rivas was called up as the 27th man for Thursday's Field of Dreams Game against the Reds, but he'll head back to the minors following the matchup. Over 16 games in Iowa this year, he's slashed .344/.394/.508 with a home run, 11 runs and eight RBI.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Rivas was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's Field of Dreams Game against the Reds.

Impact Rivas was demoted to Iowa in late July but will rejoin the big-league club Thursday. The 25-year-old has a .232/.313/.316 slash line in 201 plate appearances this season and is likely to return to Triple-A after the contest.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Cubs optioned Rivas to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact He'll surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster to utility man Zach McKinstry, whom the Cubs acquired from the Dodgers on Saturday. Rivas had been serving as the Cubs' primary starting first baseman against right-handed pitching since the middle of June, but he's turned in an unremarkable .232/.313/.316 slash line across 201 plate appearances with the big club. His demotion should pave the way for Frank Schwindel to see most of the reps at the position.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE