Nationals claim 3B Rivero off waivers from Phillies
By Pete Kerzel
The Nationals have claimed third baseman Carlos Rivero off waivers from the Phillies, per a team-issued press release.
The 23-year-old Venezuelan hit .270 with 36 doubles, 16 homers and 71 RBIs between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2011. He was primarily a shortstop at the start of his minor league career in the Indians' organization, but switched to third base almost full-time last season when he joined the Phillies.
The addition of Rivero gives the Nationals 37 players on...The Nationals have claimed third baseman Carlos Rivero off waivers from the Phillies, per a team-issued press release.
The 23-year-old Venezuelan hit .270 with 36 doubles, 16 homers and 71 RBIs between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2011. He was primarily a shortstop at the start of his minor league career in the Indians' organization, but switched to third base almost full-time last season when he joined the Phillies.
The addition of Rivero gives the Nationals 37 players on the 40-man roster.
