SEBASTIAN RIVERO NEWS

Returns to minors Rivero was returned to the minors following Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact Rivero provided additional depth as the 27th man during Sunday's twin bill, but he didn't appear in either game against Baltimore. He should head back to Double-A Northwest Arkansas now that he's been returned to the minors.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for doubleheader The Royals called up Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

Impact Kansas City appointed Rivero as the 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll presumably be headed back to the minors once the doubleheader concludes. He'll provide the Royals with some added insurance behind the dish Sunday, potentially allowing the top two catchers on the depth chart -- Salvador Perez and MJ Melendez -- to pick up work in the infield or at designated hitter.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Rivero was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Rivero went 1-for-4 with a strikeout across five Cactus League appearances this spring, and he was unable to earn a major-league roster spot as a backup catcher. Cam Gallagher is in line to serve as the primary backup behind Salvador Perez to begin the regular season.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Royals Rivero was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Rivero was sent down early last week, but he didn't appear in any minor-league games following his demotion. Since Salvador Perez has been serving as the designated hitter recently, the 22-year-old will provide additional depth behind the plate.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC

Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Omaha Rivero was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Rivero went 4-for-19 with an RBI since being recalled Sept. 4. He'll return to Omaha for the time being with Cam Gallagher (knee) returning from the IL. Unless Kansas City suffers another injury to its catching duo, Rivero seems likely to finish his season at Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former OF Gose flashes 100 mph heat for Indians, fans Perez

Formerly a fleet outfielder, Anthony Gose returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Cleveland Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and finis...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Brady Singer tossed seven scoreless innings and Salvador Perez hit another home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grandal, Chisox hold on 10-7; Royals' Perez reaches 40 HRs

Yasmani Grandal went 3 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs as the Chicago White Sox built a big lead and then held off Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added as extra depth Rivero was recalled by the Royals on Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivero gives the Royals an extra option behind the plate with Salvador Perez ready to hit but not play defense after taking a foul ball off his neck Friday. Perez was originally listed as the catcher Saturday before the Royals updated their lineup to move him to designated hitter, which may indicate that he's close to being ready to take the field. If that's the case, Rivero's stay on the big-league roster may wind up being a short one.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez drives in four runs, Royals roll past Orioles 9-2

Nicky Lopez drove in four runs with two hits to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Omaha Rivero was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Rivero is no longer needed with fellow catcher Cam Gallagher back from his shoulder injury. He played infrequently during his time with the team and hasn't left much of an impression in his first 22 big-league plate appearances, hitting .111/.273/.167.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Sánchez drive Yanks to blowout win over Royals

Aaron Judge homered for the first of his three hits, Gary Sánchez connected for the second straight game and the New York Yankees got their first blowout victory in a month, beatin...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez, Voit lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in thriller

Gary Sánchez homered off Greg Holland in the ninth inning, Luke Voit hit a winning single and the New York Yankees survived another blown save by Aroldis Chapman to beat the Kansas...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dyson double caps 10-pitch AB, Royals top Red Sox 7-3

Jarrod Dyson capped a 10-pitch at-bat with a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run third inning off Nathan Eovaldi, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Boston Red S...

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins big-league club Rivero was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 22-year-old spent 11 days with the Royals in May and will rejoin the team Sunday with Cam Gallagher (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Rivero went 0-for-6 with a run and three strikeouts in two appearances during his first taste of big-league action, and he should see occasional opportunities while serving as Salvador Perez's backup until Gallagher is healthy.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheader

Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox ov...

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from active roster Rivero was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Rivero served as Salvador Perez's backup while Cam Gallagher was out with a concussion. He came to the plate just six times during his time with the team, going hitless with three strikeouts. He'll return to the minors now that Gallagher is healthy again.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's 3-run homer sends Indians to 8-6 win over Royals

Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning that sent the Cleveland Indians to an 8-6 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets call to bigs Rivero was recalled from Kansas City's alternate training site Monday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Rivero will have a chance to make his big-league debut with Cam Gallagher (concussion) heading to the 7-day injured list. He hasn't played in an official minor-league contest since the 2019 season, spending the majority of his time at High-A where he hit .212 with one homer, 24 RBI and two stolen bags over 91 games.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catch a master class: Rivero emulates Salvy PHOENIX -- Sebastian Rivero was standing in line at a Panda Express in November when he got a call from Royals assistant general manager J.J...

MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS