Alfonso Rivas

The St. Louis Cardinals designated Alfonso Rivas for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Rivas was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals from the Angels. He will look to land in a depth role with another team.

The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Rivas was traded to the Pirates, then claimed off waivers by the Guardians and designated for assignment before landing with the Angels and now the Cardinals. He'll look to compete for a depth role with St. Louis.

The Angels designated Alfonso Rivas for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Rivas has been with all three of the Pirates, Guardians and Angels this offseason. He'll look to land with another team heading into Spring Training.

The Cleveland Guardians have claimed infielder Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Rivas was one of three Pirates claimed off waivers by other clubs on Thursday as the team clears 40-man roster spots. The 27-year-old hit .229 with three homers and a stolen base in 48 games for the Pirates and Padres in 2023 while also hitting a hefty .332 with nine homers and eight steals in 58 games at Triple-A with the Padres.

Padres infielder Alfonso Rivas is on the bench Tuesday versus the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Rivas walked and struck out before being lifted for a pinch-hitter on Tuesday and the lefty-swinging first baseman will start Tuesday's game on the bench against left-hander Rich Hill. Rivas has appeared in just seven games for the Padres this season but has raked at Triple-A, hitting .332 with nine homers, eight steals, and a .458 wOBA across 58 games.