T.J. Rivera Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/27/1988 (35)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- Troy
T.J. Rivera Season Stats
Last 10 Games
T.J. Rivera News
New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) is out for the rest of the season, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Rivera was trying to make it back from Tommy John surgery a year ago, but he wasn't able to play at all in 2018. He hit .290 with five home runs and 27 RBI in 73 games in 2017.
New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) hasn't resumed his minor league rehab assignment yet after a setback last month, but he's still expected to join the team when rosters expand in September. Rivera is coming back from Tommy John surgery last summer. He has hit .304 with eight home runs and 43 RBI in 319 at-bats over the last two seasons with the Mets, but he'll likely just be a bench option to close out the season.
New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) has been diagnosed with a strain, meaning there is damage to his UCL. Rivera is coming off of Tommy John surgery and this diagnosis does not help his chances of returning anytime soon. He has received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is currently shut down, but Rivera's ongoing elbow issues could keep him out for an extended period of time.