ALFONSO RIVAS NEWS

Explodes in blowout win Rivas went 3-for-6 with a three-run home run and five total RBI in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

Impact The Cubs exploded for 21 runs, but Rivas hit the only home run for Chicago in the second inning. It was the first long ball of the season for the 25-year-old, who now has a robust 1.182 OPS, albeit in just 11 at-bats. The regular playing time isn't there yet for Rivas, but he could potentially earn an expanded role at some point.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Rivas drives in 5 as Cubs pound Pirates 21-0 Alfonso Rivas had three hits and five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a four-game slide by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 21-0

APRIL 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alfonso Rivas drives in 5 as Cubs pound Pirates 21-0

Alfonso Rivas had three hits and five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a four-game slide by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 21-0

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez's 3 RBIs, home run push Pirates over Cubs 4-2

Roberto Perez drove in three runs, Michael Chavis broke a tie with a home run in the fourth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league club Rivas was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rivas spent just under a week in the minors, but he'll now rejoin the Cubs after Clint Frazier (appendicitis) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Rivas has appeared in two major-league games this year and has gone 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. He'll serve in a depth role while Frazier is unavailable.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzales: Poised, patient Rivas had short stay with Cubs Alfonso Rivas grateful for his opportunity with the Cubs, and had hoped to stick around.

APRIL 16, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Sent to minors Rivas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rivas earned an Opening Day roster spot but didn't have a path to regular at-bats, going 2-for-4 at the plate in limited action. He'll play regularly in the minors as he waits for his next chance. Mark Leiter's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trejo's 3-run homer leads Rockies over Cubs 6-5

Alan Trejo hit a three-run homer in his second at-bat this season, and the Colorado Rockies overcame a tough start by Germán Márquez to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures roster spot Rivas has officially made the Cubs' Opening Day roster.

Impact Rivas will benefit from the expanded April rosters, as the Cubs will open the year with 14 hitters and 14 pitchers. The 25-year-old isn't a big prospect but hit .318/.388/.409 in his 18-game debut last season after slashing .284/.405/.411 for Triple-A Iowa. He doesn't have an obvious path to playing time but could make the occasional start at first base or in an outfield corner.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks more likely for roster Rivas was spotted at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and could make the Opening Day roster if the Cubs keep 14 position players, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact It sounds like the roster breakdown could determine Rivas' fate. If the Cubs opt for 15 pitchers and 13 position players, the 25-year-old might not make the cut. But selecting one extra hitter might keep Rivas in the majors. He likely won't play a ton even if he does stick around, but Rivas offers some interesting offensive potential if his role expands. The season starts Thursday and that will bring more clarity on how Rivas fits in.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for roster spot Rivas has been playing well this spring and could make the Opening Day roster, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Through 11 games of Cactus League action, Rivas is batting .391 with a 1.109 OPS. The 25-year-old is on the Cubs' 40-man roster, so the team could more easily keep him around as a reserve infielder to begin the season. Rivas also has options remaining, so Chicago could move him between the majors and Triple-A Iowa as needed. Right now, it doesn't look like Rivas will play enough to have much fantasy appeal, but he could be intriguing if his role expands.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Saturday Rivas (finger) is starting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Rivas missed the final few weeks of the 2021 season after he tore a tendon in his right middle finger in late September, but he completed his rehab in December and had a relatively normal offseason. He'll start at first base and bat fifth against San Diego.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing finger issue Rivas is expected to complete rehab on his finger in December and will have a normal offseason thereafter, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivas tore a tendon in his right middle finger in late September and was quickly ruled out for the season. However, it appears as if the injury won't cause any long-term issues, as he is expected to return to full health in plenty of time for spring training, Prior to going down with the injury, Rivas hit .318/.388/.409 across 49 plate appearances in his major-league debut.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Cubs transferred Rivas (finger) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Rivas had already been ruled out for the season after landing on the 10-day IL on Sept. 21 with an injury to his right middle finger. His move to the 60-day IL frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for minor-league catcher Tyler Payne, who will serve as the backup to starter Erick Castillo in Sunday's season finale in St. Louis. The transaction won't affect Rivas' recovery timeline, as the 25-year-old rookie is expected to be in line for a relatively normal offseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs

The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts St. Louis

The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis

The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return this season Rivas (finger) will miss the rest of the season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Rivas is eligible to return for the final few games of the season, but the tendon injury in his right middle finger will instead end his campaign. The 25-year-old appeared in 18 games during his first taste of big-league action and hit .318/.388/.409 with one homer, three RBI and seven runs. Assuming he's healthy in time for spring training, Rivas should have a chance to earn a spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5

Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Rivas was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an injury to a tendon in his right middle finger, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivas was penciled in to start in the outfield Tuesday versus the Twins, but he'll instead move to the injured list. The 25-year-old will be eligible to return before the end of the season, but it would only be for the last few games of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: Alfonso Rivas goes to the 10-day IL with a... - The Athletic Alfonso Rivas goes to the 10-day IL with a right middle finger tendon injury (retro to 9/20). Nick Martini recalled from Triple A. Trayce Th...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits first MLB home run Rivas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Rivas took Philadelphia starter Kyle Gibson deep in the fifth inning for his first MLB home run in his 13th career game. The 25-year-old made his second straight start Tuesday and should see increased playing time in the outfield moving forward with Jason Heyward (concussion) landing on the 7-day injured list. Rivas posted an .816 OPS at Triple-A this year across 58 games and is worth a look if he's able to carry over some success in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE