The Atlanta Braves have utilized the Rule 5 draft to attempt to strengthen their bullpen in seasons past. While last year’s selection, Evan Rutckyj, did not work out with the team, they went after another relief option in December’s major league portion of the Rule 5, selecting Rivero
Rivero was signed by the Chicago Cubs out of Cuba and made his pro debut in 2013 after pitching four seasons as a reliever with Cuba’s Serie Nacional.
He pitched across three levels in 2013, debuting in the Midwest League with Kane County before spending about a week with the Cubs’ high-A affiliate in the Florida State League.