Jose Alberto Rivera

27-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a contract with the Astros in October of 2016. Selected by the Angels in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft in December of 2020. Returned to the Astros in March of 2021. Released by the Astros in March of 2023.
Returned to Astros
PHouston Astros  
March 24, 2021
Rivera was returned to the Astros on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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The Angels selected Rivera with the eighth pick of the Rule 5 draft in December, but he made just one relief appearance during Cactus League play. The right-hander tossed a scoreless inning while striking out one during his outing, but he'll now return to Houston ahead of the 2021 season. The right-hander has yet to pitch above Low-A but could progress in the minors this year.
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Pitching in 'B' game
PLos Angeles Angels  
March 8, 2021
Rivera is listed among the Angels' available bullpen options for Monday's "B" game, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with visa issues
PLos Angeles Angels  
Not Injury Related
February 17, 2021
Rivera will be a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
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Joining Angels' bullpen
PLos Angeles Angels  
December 10, 2020
The Angels selected Rivera with the eighth pick of the Rule 5 draft.
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