Jose Alberto Rivera

27-Year-Old PitcherP
Houston Astros A+
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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.
Returned to Astros
PHouston Astros  A+
March 24, 2021
Rivera was returned to the Astros on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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  A+
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  A+
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  A+
December 10, 2020
The Angels selected Rivera with the eighth pick of the Rule 5 draft.
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