Juan Rivera (hamstring) is scheduled to be reevaluated at some point next week.

The Dodgers previously feared that Rivera could need surgery to repair a hamstring tendon rupture, but they are now optimistic that he'll be ready to return within the next couple of weeks. "He's really progressing well, and is on a best case scenario for us right now," said Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. Bobby Abreu will continue to get most of playing time in left field for now.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly told reporters Sunday that Juan Rivera is "on the positive side" of his recovery timetable from a ruptured left hamstring.

It was feared at one point that Rivera might need surgery to correct the hamstring tendon rupture, but he's made swift progress and could be ready to return in a couple of weeks. The veteran outfielder is batting .247/.276/.358 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 25 games this year.

According to Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, Juan Rivera's injured hamstring is ruptured, not strained as initially diagnosed.

This means that it could be a long-term injury, and a lengthy DL stay for Rivera. Bobby Abreu will see additional starts in left field, with Scott Van Slyke picking up at-bats as well.

Dodgers placed OF Juan Rivera on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

He'll be out more than the minimum two weeks, as manager Don Mattingly has described the injury as "fairly major," "significant" and "not just a strain." Scott Van Slyke has been called up from Triple-A Albuquerque, but it figures to be Bobby Abreu and Tony Gwynn Jr. that receive most of the starts in left field.

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers will place Juan Rivera on the disabled list.

Rivera felt numbness in the back of his left knee Tuesday after sliding into third base and underwent an MRI on Wednesday afternoon. Bobby Abreu stands to see an uptick in playing time while Rivera is sidelined.

Juan Rivera is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left leg Wednesday.

Rivera left Tuesday's game after he experienced numbness in the back of his knee on a slide into third base. The 33-year-old described it as a "pins-and-needles" sensation and the medical staff suggested it could be nerve-related. He did miss two games last month due to a strained left hamstring, so it's possible the two injuries are related. It's not clear when he'll return to the lineup, but the recently-signed Bobby Abreu figures to benefit in the short-term.

Juan Rivera went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

It's Rivera's second homer of the season as he continues to share time in left field with Tony Gwynn Jr. The journeyman power hitter still has some pop in the bat, but there's no fantasy upside here as a part-timer.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) is back in the Dodgers' starting lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

Rivera hasn't started since last Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring. He'll be eased back into the lineup at first base while James Loney will take a seat against the left-hander Drew Pomeranz. Tony Gwynn, Jr. will make another start in left field.

Juan Rivera returned to action on Tuesday May 1.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) flew out in a pinch-hit appearance Monday night against the Rockies.

Rivera was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for a fifth straight game Monday following a left hamstring strain last week, but he is almost completely healed. There's a chance he could return to the lineup Wednesday and start at first base against left-hander Drew Pomeranz.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) is not in Monday's lineup against the Rockies.

Rivera grounded into a double-play as a pinch-hitter Saturday, but he hasn't started last Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring. He remains day-to-day. Tony Gwynn, Jr. will start in left field Monday and bat seventh against right-hander Juan Nicasio.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) appeared as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's defeat of the Nationals.

Rivera hasn't starting a game in five days because of a left hamstring strain. He's considered day-to-day.

Juan Rivera returned to action on Saturday April 28.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) is not in Friday's lineup against the Nationals.

Rivera hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game with a strained left hamstring. He's considered day-to-day right now, but the Dodgers could make a roster move if his condition doesn't improve over the weekend. Jerry Hairston, Jr. will start in left field Friday while James Loney starts at first base against the southpaw Ross Detwiler.

Juan Rivera (hamstring) expects to miss 2-3 days of action.

Rivera had to leave Tuesday's game with a strained left hamstring, but it sounds like he'll avoid the DL. Jerry Hairston Jr. and Tony Gwynn Jr. should see some time in left field while Rivera is out.

Juan Rivera came out of Tuesday's game with a strained left hamstring and is day-to-day.

James Loney replaced him at first base tonight. Jerry Hairston Jr. and Tony Gwynn Jr. could be in line for some extra playing time if Rivera lands on the DL.

Juan Rivera went 3-for-4 and drove in two of the Dodgers' four runs on Wednesday.

Even though Andre Ethier has been crazy hot, Don Mattingly stuck with the plan and used Rivera in the cleanup spot against the lefty tonight. Rivera has gone 6-for-11 in three games batting fourth. He's 2-for-11 hitting lower in the order, as he does against righties.

Juan Rivera went 3-for-4 with a homer while driving in two runs Tuesday against the Padres.

The veteran outfielder took Padres top pitching prospect Casey Kelly deep in the fourth inning for his fourth homer this spring. He also upped his average to .304, and he's driven in 10 runs. Rivera is expected to be the Dodgers' primary left fielder this season.

Juan Rivera doubled and homered in Monday's win over the Angels, plating four runs in the process.

The home run was already Rivera's third of the spring. Set to make an absurd $4.5 million this season, Rivera should split time with Jerry Sands in left field, and could occasionally spell James Loney at first.

Dodgers signed OF Juan Rivera to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

He'll make $4 million guaranteed next season while the contract includes a $4 million club option for 2013 or a $500,000 buyout. It's a great deal for Rivera, who probably wouldn't have found a similar deal in free agency. The 33-year-old batted .273/.333/.406 with five homers, 46 RBI and a .740 OPS over 246 plate appearances with the Dodgers this season. As of now, he projects to share playing time with Jerry Sands in left field next season.