Rivera is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera has been the Marlins' primary third baseman of late while Jake Burger mostly occupies first base or the designated hitter slot. However, it will be Burger handling the hot corner in this one.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera started the previous four games and will receive Tuesday off after going 5-for-14 with two walks, a run and a steal during that stretch. Jake Burger will man the hot corner while Jesus Sanchez receives a turn at designated hitter.

Rivera went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has started five of the last six games for the Marlins as he gets a chance to lock down the starting job at third base. Rivera has gone 5-for-20 with his first homer and second steal of the season during that stretch, and while his career .662 OPS in the majors over 947 plate appearances doesn't suggest he has much fantasy upside, he is at least a defensive upgrade at the hot corner on Jake Burger

Rivera will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera has operated as a short-side platoon player for much of his time in the majors this season, but he started the first two games of the series against right-handed pitchers and will remain in the lineup for the finale while southpaw Max Fried toes the rubber for Atlanta. The uptick in playing time against right-handed pitching looks to be a byproduct of the Marlins shipping Josh Bell to the Diamondbacks at the trade deadline, with the deal paving the way for Jake Burger to log more time at first base and designated hitter while Rivera gets more reps at third base.

Rivera went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera notched his first long ball of the season Tuesday, taking Jeffrey Springs yard in the first inning. With the Marlins unloading several bats at the deadline, Rivera could see regular playing time down the stretch of the regular season. The 28-year-old is slashing .212/.296/.279 with 14 RBI and 14 runs across 190 plate appearances.

Rivera isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera will be on the bench for the third time in five games since the All-Star break, with Josh Bell starting at first base and Jake Burger handling the hot corner. Rivera is slashing .214/.303/.253 through 179 plate appearances this season.

Rivera isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera went 0-for-1 with two walks and a sac fly during Friday's win in the series opener, and he'll now get a chance to rest Saturday. His absence will move Jake Burger to third base while Josh Bell starts at first, opening up the DH role for Bryan De La Cruz with Nick Gordon starting in left field.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Heading into the weekend, Rivera had started at third base in each of the last four games, but he'll move to the bench for the second time during the Marlins' three-game series with the White Sox. Rivera should have a regular spot in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but he might be viewed as more of a part-time option against right-handed pitching while he's thus far provided a weak .214/.296/.257 slash line over 160 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera had made four consecutive starts at third base, but he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. In his stead, Jake Burger will play third base and bat sixth.

Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

It's the fourth consecutive start for Rivera, with the last three of them coming versus right-handers. He has seemingly moved ahead of Nick Gordon in terms of playing time, as the Marlins have been deploying Bryan De La Cruz in left field, Josh Bell at designated hitter and Jake Burger at first base while Rivera occupies the hot corner.