Marlins acquire INF Emmanuel Rivera from D-backs
(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Emmanuel Rivera from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
The Marlins designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
Rivera, 27, was designated for assignment by Arizona before the start of the season. He batted .261 with four homers and 29 RBI