Sebastián Rivero: Everything you need to know

The Angels re-signed Rivero to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports. Rivero was non-tendered by the Halos last month but is back with the club on a minor-league pact. He's hit .172/.226/.212 over 45 games at the big-league level and will give the Angels some experienced catching depth at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rivero was non-tendered by the Angels on Friday. Rivero signed a minor-league deal with the Angels last December after spending the 2024 season as a member of Atlanta's organization. He spent most of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Salt Lake, but he ended the season on the big club's roster after his contract was selected by the Angels in early September, going 6-for-33 with one steal, four runs and two RBI in the majors. Rivero will look to join a team in need of depth at catcher prior to the start of spring training.

Rivero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. After starting five times in six games from last Friday through Thursday, Rivero has moved into the backup role at catcher with Logan O'Hoppe recently making his return from the 7-day injured list. Expect Rivero to see light playing time over the final week of the season.