Height
5'7"
Weight
150 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Mariners' decision to ink Leo Rivas to a modest $0.8M AAV one-year deal earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a sensible but unspectacular move for their middle infield depth. While Rivas profiles as a solid starter at second base, this contract represents more of a placeholder signing than a core building block for Seattle's competitive window. The low financial commitment makes sense given positional scarcity concerns and the Mariners' need for affordable veterans who can contribute immediately while their prospect pipeline develops. At $0.8M, there's minimal downside risk if Rivas struggles to maintain his solid starter production, but the short-term nature limits any significant upside capture. This feels like a classic "bridge player" contract — functional and risk-averse, but hardly the type of value creation that separates contending organizations from the pack. The deal works within Seattle's payroll constraints while addressing an immediate need, though it doesn't move the needle substantially for their playoff aspirations.
Performance Analysis
Leo Rivas grades as a solid performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.239 batting average and a 0.670 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 2 home runs and 17 RBI through 91 games (a 4-HR, 30-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. As a sophomore at 28, Leo is a key contributor for the Mariners.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs HOU | W 9-6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ TEX | L 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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