Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

Vivas' advanced bat-to-ball skills earned him a $300,000 bonus when he signed with the Dodgers in 2017 and have been evident throughout his pro career. He has ranked in the top 15 in the Minors in strikeout rate in each of his three years in full-season ball, fanning in just 11 percent of his plate appearances during that time. He reached Triple-A at age 22 in 2023 before Los Angeles needed to clear 40-man roster space and dealt him and Victor González to the Yankees for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney in December. 

His uncanny hand-eye coordination and quick, compact left-handed stroke allow Vivas to make consistent contact against all types of pitches all over the strike zone. He enhances his on-base ability with a willingness to draw walks and a knack for getting hit by pitches. He has gained 25 pounds since turning pro and developed some sneaky 10-15 homer pop that plays almost entirely against right-handers. 

Vivas has fringy speed and arm strength that limit his value on the bases and in the field. He has sure hands and average range at second base but isn't really suited to play elsewhere. The Dodgers tried playing him at third base, but the game speeds up too much on him there and he doesn't have the arm for the hot corner. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 45 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50 

Vivas' impressive bat-to-ball skills helped him overcome a lack of physicality and earn a $300,000 bonus from the Dodgers out of Venezuela in 2017. He has ranked among the Minor League leaders in strikeout rate in each of the last two seasons, ninth at 12 percent in 2021 and fourth at 10 percent last year. He reached Triple-A at age 22 in 2023 before getting dealt to the Yankees along with Victor González in exchange for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney in December, a move designed to clear 40-man roster space for Los Angeles.

Vivas' 5-foot-10 frame and ability to barrel balls seemingly at will from the left side of the plate are reminiscent of countryman Luis Arraez. His size and fast hands produce a short, quick swing that makes contact with all types of pitching in any part of the strike zone. He generates some sneaky pop (mostly against right-handers) that could translate into 10-15 homers per season, has the patience to draw walks and adds to his on-base ability with a knack for getting hit by pitches. 

Most of Vivas' value comes from his bat because he has fringy speed and arm strength, limiting his effectiveness on the bases and in the field. He's a sure-handed second baseman with decent range but not much versatility. He has seen considerable action at third base, but the game speeds up on him there and his arm isn't suited for the hot corner. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45 

The Dodgers signed Vivas for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2017 on the basis of his bat-to-ball skills, and he has been one of the best hitters in the system since struggling in his pro debut. He batted .327 in his U.S. debut in 2019 and .312 with nearly as many extra-base hits (44) as strikeouts (55) as a 20-year-old in Low-A and High-A in 2021. Added to Los Angeles' 40-man roster in November, he slammed 14 homers in 106 games last year after going deep just twice in his first 105 pro contests. 

His small stature and contact-hitting ability from the left side of the plate resemble those of countryman Luis Arraez, though Vivas comes with more power. He has a quick, compact swing and tremendous feel for the barrel, allowing him to hit seemingly any type of pitch in any part of the strike zone. He has some sneaky pop (mostly against right-handers) that could translate into 12-15 homers per season and enhances his on-base ability by getting drilled by more than his share of pitches.

Vivas has just fringy speed and average arm strength, which limits his value on the bases and in the field. He plays a steady second base, the only position at which he profiles as a regular. He saw considerable action at third base last year but his arm is a bit stretched there, and he's not suited for shortstop or a utility role.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Signed for $300,000 out of Venezuela in 2017 on the basis of his hitting ability, Vivas struggled in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League the following year but has taken off since adding some much-needed strength. He batted .327 as an 18-year-old making his U.S. debut in 2019 before his development was limited to instructional league last year. After holding his own as a teenager in Venezuela's winter league last offseason, he has made a successful jump to Low-A.

Vivas resembles Luiz Arraez in terms of his build and style of offensive play. A left-handed hitter with a quick, compact stroke, he has tremendous feel for the barrel and makes hard contact with ease. While he's not very physical, he has some sneaky pop that could develop into 15-homer power, though he hasn't done much damage against left-handers in full-season ball.

Vivas has just fringy speed, which limits his value on the bases and his defensive versatility. Add in his average arm, and second base is his best-case scenario. The Dodgers have given him time at third base in 2021 to increase his options but he doesn't fit a true utility profile.

Awards

TEX Player of the Week

Week	Team
04/23/2023

MID Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2022

MID Player of the Week

Week	Team
05/22/2022

CAL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2021

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	07/15/2024	New York Yankees optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	07/15/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	07/12/2024	New York Yankees recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	05/28/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas from the 7-day injured list.
	05/21/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Hudson Valley Renegades.
	05/21/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Hudson Valley Renegades.
	05/14/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent 2B Jorbit Vivas on a rehab assignment to Tampa Tarpons.
	04/26/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed 2B Jorbit Vivas on the 7-day injured list.
	04/23/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 2B Jorbit Vivas from the 7-day injured list.
	03/29/2024	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed 2B Jorbit Vivas on the 7-day injured list.
	03/18/2024	New York Yankees optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	03/07/2024	New York Yankees Prospects activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	12/11/2023	Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Victor González and 2B Jorbit Vivas to New York Yankees for SS Trey Sweeney.
	10/12/2023	Los Angeles Dodgers activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	10/02/2023	Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
	10/02/2023	2B Jorbit Vivas roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
	08/22/2023	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from Tulsa Drillers.
	03/15/2023	Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Tulsa Drillers.
	02/16/2023	2B Jorbit Vivas changed number to 79.
	10/16/2022	Los Angeles Dodgers activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	10/11/2022	Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned 2B Jorbit Vivas to the minor leagues.
	10/06/2022	Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 2B Jorbit Vivas from Great Lakes Loons.
	09/16/2022	Glendale Desert Dogs activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	09/16/2022	Glendale Desert Dogs activated 2B Jorbit Vivas.
	04/05/2022	2B Jorbit Vivas and assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
	03/23/2022	Los Angeles Dodgers optioned 2B Jorbit Vivas to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
	11/19/2021	Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of 2B Jorbit Vivas from Great Lakes Loons.
	08/25/2021	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	05/04/2021	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Dodgers Organization.
	02/12/2021	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Dodgers Organization.
	02/12/2021	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Dodgers Organization.
	11/26/2020	2B Jorbit Vivas, and assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
	11/26/2020	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
	08/07/2019	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Ogden Raptors from AZL Dodgers Lasorda.
	08/07/2019	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to Ogden Raptors.
	06/17/2019	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to AZL Dodgers Lasorda.
	06/01/2018	2B Jorbit Vivas assigned to DSL Dodgers Robinson.
	07/04/2017	Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent 2B Jorbit Vivas to a minor league contract.