Jose Rivera Joins Isotopes, C Matt McBride Placed on Disabled List
Published on April 16, 2015 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Infielder Jose Rivera joined the Albuquerque Isotopes this morning from Extended Spring Training, and catcher Matt McBride was placed on the disabled list with a strained right oblique, retroactive to April 15.
Rivera begins his seventh season in the Colorado Rockies organization. During the 2014 season, he spent 37 games at Double-A Tulsa where he hit .250 with seven doubles, two triples and 11 RBI. This will be his Triple-A debut.
McBride has appeared in six games with the Isotopes this season, hitting .175 with two doubles, a homer, two RBI and four walks. He strained his right oblique during Monday night's game against Tacoma.
The Isotopes (5-2) are set to take on the Tacoma Rainiers (2-5) in the homestand finale this afternoon at 12:05. Left-hander John Lannan (0-0, 0.00) is set to take the hill for the Isotopes, while right Sam Gaviglio (1-0, 0.00) will get the start for Tacoma.
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