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Armando Rivero: Released by Braves
Rivero was released by Atlanta on Wednesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Rivero didn't spend any time on the mound this season due to a shoulder injury, and was released by the Braves after being selected in the Rule 5 draft last December. Looking forward, the 29-year-old strikeout machine will look to latch on with another organization. During his time with Triple-A Iowa in 2016 while in the Cubs' system, he posted a 2.13 ERA with 105 strikeouts in 67.2 relief innings.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Moves to 60-day DL
Rivero (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Rivero originally experienced soreness while throwing in Venezuelan winter ball, and although no updates on his condition have come forth, it doesn't seem like he's close to returning. The Rule 5 pick will be booted from the 40-man roster in order for the team to add Sean Rodriguez to the active roster. This designation doesn't change Rivero's return date at all, but it doesn't seem like he'll be seeing game action anytime soon.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Placed on 10-day DL
Rivero (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day DL retroactive to March 30, MLB.com reports.
Rivero has yet to show off his skills for the Braves since being acquired via the Rule 5 draft, as the reliever hasn't made an appearance all spring. Due to the date of the transaction, Rivero would be eligible to return in just over a week, though it's unlikely the right-hander is ready at that time.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Likely to begin season on DL
Rivero (shoulder) is likely to begin the season on the DL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
The Rule 5 pick hasn't appeared in a single spring training game for Atlanta, and his shoulder issues also caused him to cut short his winter league stint, so this doesn't appear to be something that will resolve itself any time soon. Rivero will need to spend at least 90 days on the active roster to lose his Rule 5 status this season and remain in the Braves' organization, but that still gives the club plenty of time to let him rehab and strengthen his shoulder on the DL before being activated.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Not yet cleared to throw
Rivero (shoulder) hasn't been cleared to throw yet, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
The report runs contrary to a statement given by manager Brian Snitker a few weeks ago, but it appears Rivero is still dealing with soreness suffered in the Venezuelan Winter League. The Rule 5 draft pick has posted intriguing numbers in the minors over the past few seasons, including a 2.13 ERA and a 105:35 K:BB with Triple-A Iowa last year, though it seems he will begin 2017 recovering from the nagging ailment.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: To be evaluated Saturday
Rivero (shoulder) will be evaluated by doctors Saturday to get a better understanding of his condition.
Rivero first encountered soreness in his shoulder while pitching in Venezuela this winter, and the Braves remain hopeful he will only need a couple weeks of rest before returning. The Rule 5 draft pick was cleared to begin playing catch this past week, but the medical evaluation should provide a better sense of the situation. The right-hander is an interesting prospect; he posted a 2.13 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 43 games with Triple-A Iowa last season.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Cleared to continue throwing
Rivero (shoulder) has no signs of structural damage in his shoulder and was cleared to continue throwing Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
The shoulder injury was never expected to be anything serious, but Rivero still hasn't been given a timetable for a return. It appears he'll just need some rest before he is ready to return, but the righty remains day-to-day until the team specifies otherwise. The 29-year-old posted a 2.13 ERA with 105 strikeouts in 67.2 innings with Triple-A Iowa last season.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Dealing with shoulder soreness
Rivero is dealing with shoulder soreness, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.
The soreness developed when he was pitching in Venezuela this past winter. He was selected by the Braves with the fifth pick in the Rule 5 draft, so the Braves will have to keep him on the active roster all season or he will be exposed to waivers and offered back to the Cubs. After pitching at Triple-A the past three seasons, he is presumably ready for the big leagues, but would likely occupy a low-leverage role.
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Braves' Armando Rivero: Selected by Braves in Rule 5 draft
Rivero was selected by the Braves with the fifth pick in the Rule 5 draft Thursday.
The 28-year-old righty is interesting in the sense that he has been pitching at Triple-A for the past three seasons, notching impressive numbers that suggest he might be ready for the big leagues. He posted a 2.13 ERA and 105:35 K:BB in 67.2 innings last season. However, the fact that the Cubs left him unprotected suggests that his upside is limited. The Braves will have to keep Rivero on the active roster all season, otherwise he will be exposed to waivers and offered back to the Cubs.
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Cubs' Armando Rivero: Struggles in spring training
Rivero struggled a great deal through his two spring appearances, giving up four hits and three earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched for the Cubs.
Posting a 16.20 spring ERA, the 28-year-old failed to impress after receiving an invitation to spring training from the Cubs in January. As a result, Rivero will be hard-pressed to find his way to the big league club this season.
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Cubs' Armando Rivero: Receives invitation to spring training
Rivero received an invitation to spring training Friday.
Rivero spent 2015 with Triple-A Iowa, putting up a 3.16 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 57 innings. The 27-year-old is going to have a tough time cracking the Cubs' bullpen despite the solid year last season, so there's a good likelihood that he'll end up in Triple-A for much of the season once again.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Havana, Cuba |
| Age: 36 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |