He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers.

[4] On September 4, 2016, Rivera was recalled to the active roster from Triple–A Colorado Springs Sky Sox to back up the injured Jonathan Villar.

On January 10, 2020, Rivera signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that included an invitation to spring training.

[11] On May 8, 2021, Rivera signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Sugar Land Skeeters.

[13] On April 1, 2022, Rivera signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was assigned to the Triple–A Reno Aces.