The Los Angeles Angels have claimed infielder Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. Rivas, who was designated for assignment on Dec. 15, had a 94 wRC+ in 123 plate appearances last year in the majors. The Angels' move marks their first waiver claim in 16 months. Additionally, the Padres claimed pitcher Luis Patino from the White Sox, and the Guardians' assistant hitting coach, Victor Rodriguez, has left to become the Padres' hitting coach.
ICYMI yesterday, the #Padres claimed a former top prospect off waivers from the #WhiteSox: https://t.co/FFEpRCbSIj https://t.co/O4TVQNQfkn
Guardians assistant hitting coach leaves to become Padres hitting coach https://t.co/ABoUup4ek7
Mejia figures to be the #Angels 3rd catcher behind O’Hoppe and Thaiss on the depth chart. Only 28 with a career 87 wRC+ over 355 games. Awful pitch framer, though. https://t.co/5Bkgr7xaRJ https://t.co/f4JMZ3sAdl
#Angels add former #Cubs, #Padres, #Pirates first baseman via waivers: https://t.co/Zwks8n9h8L
#Padres notes: A new hitting coach from the #Guardians; Luis Patino rejoins organization and Jorge Ona and Michel Baez of 2016/17 international class fame released. https://t.co/yCRhs5Q8sD https://t.co/LP863LoF5P
Can confirm that Victor Rodriguez has left G's coaching staff to become Padres hitting coach. Just finished his sixth season as Cleveland's assistant hitting coach. Hit .295 in over 6,000 minor league at-bats.
Angels have claimed 1B-OF Alfono Rivas, who was DFA'd by the Guardians on Dec. 15 to make room for catcher Austin Hedges.
#Padres claim RHP Luis Patino from the #WhiteSox. He was shipped to the Rays in the Blake Snell trade before the 2021 season.
First waiver claim by the #Angels in 16 months— not a joke. Rivas is a 1B who had a 94 wRC+ in 123 PAs last year in the majors who has options. https://t.co/rfvsUxakT3
Today the #Angels claimed INF Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Guardians.
1B Alfonso Rivas has been claimed by the @Angels ; was designated for assignment on Dec. 15