José Ramírez's translator Agustin Rivero embraces dual role with Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Agustin Rivero serves as José Ramírez's translator and coach for the Cleveland Guardians. The Venezuelan native joined the organization in 2019 after a career-ending injury disrupted his playing aspirations. Rivero now supports Hispanic players by helping them adjust to life in the U.S. and focusing on their baseball development. His work is significant amid MLB's requirement for teams to have bilingual staff for player interviews and support.
- •Agustin Rivero is the translator for José Ramírez.
- •Rivero joined the Guardians in 2019 after an injury.
- •He helps Hispanic players adjust and develop.
- •MLB mandates teams have Spanish-language interpreters.
- •Rivero has degrees from Columbia University and Quincy College.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Who is the translator for José Ramírez? Meet Agustin Rivero
"Agustin Rivero of Venezuela was once a professional baseball player but an injury led him to find a new purpose in life in Cleveland.
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