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Orioles claim infielder Emmanuel Rivera, designate Terrin Vavra for assignment

Jul 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Marlins third baseman Emmanuel Rivera (15) hits a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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NEW YORK-The Orioles claimed infielder Emmanuel Rivera off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Rivera, who plays first and third base, was hitting .214 with a home run and 15 RBIs in 96 games for the Marlins.

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The 28-year-old right-handed hitter also has played for Kansas City and Arizona in his four-season major league career.

To make room for Rivera on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated utilityman Terrin Vavra for assignment.

Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.

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August 21, 2024

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