Rivera announced his retirement from baseball Friday.

EDGE Analysis

After 12 seasons in the big leagues with 10 clubs, the 39-year-old backstop officially hangs up his cleats. Rivera finishes his career with a .221/.273/.354 slash line alongside 43 home runs and 176 RBI.

The Nationals released Rivera (elbow) on Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera went 3-for-14 in four games after signing with the Nationals on July 16. The catcher had been on the 10-day injured list and it's unclear when he'll be ready to play again, though that may be moot if no team signs him.

Rivera was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow contusion, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera last played Sunday against the Cubs, so it seems likely that the elbow injury was suffered at some point during the win over Chicago. He'll be eligible to come off the injured list August 12 against the Mets, though it's not clear at this point how long he may need to recover. Fellow catcher Riley Adams was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding roster move.

Rivera isn't starting Friday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera could see additional playing time after Yan Gomes was traded away Friday, but he'll remain out of the lineup for the series opener against the Cubs. Tres Barrera will start at catcher and bat sixth.

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

EDGE Analysis

After signing with Washington on Friday, Rivera picked up starts at catcher in both of the first two games of the series, going 2-for-8. Rivera will sit Sunday in favor of Tres Barrera, but the Nationals could deploy the two in a timeshare at the position until one of Yan Gomes (oblique) or Alex Avila (calf) returns from the injured list.

Rivera agreed to a major-league deal with the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran catcher elected free agency after being designated for assignment by Cleveland in early July, but he'll join a two team after being a free agent for a couple weeks. Yan Gomes (oblique) and Alex Avila (calf) are both on the injured list, so Rivera could split time behind the plate with Tres Barrera.

Cleveland designated Rivera for assignment Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old loses his spot on the 40-man roster as Roberto Perez (finger) is activated from the 60-day injured list. Offensively, Rivera has outperformed fellow catcher Austin Hedges, but a .236 average is still unremarkable and not enough to keep him around as Perez's backup.

Rivera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's game 8-2 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera went deep to lead off the third and got Cleveland on the board with their first run. He has hit two homers this year, both coming in two of his last three starts. The 37-year-old backstop is slashing .245/.310/.415 with five extra base hits, nine RBI, six runs scored and a 4:22 BB:K over 61 plate appearances. He is second in the pecking order behind Austin Hedges and has appeared in just three games since June 19. Given his lack of volume, Rivera can really only be considered as a streaming option based on if he's starting and what his matchups are.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Austin Hedges (concussion) will be behind the plate Thursday in his return from the 7-day injured list, effectively ending Rivera's one-week run atop the depth chart. Rivera caught three of the last five games for Cleveland, going 4-for-12 with a home run, four RBI and an additional run.

Rivera is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera went 4-for-8 with a homer, four RBI and an additional run scored over the first two games of the series, but he'll receive the day off for the finale. Ryan Lavarnway will work behind the plate for Cleveland.