The Cardinals acquired Rivera from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Juan Garcia, Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reports.
Stanek is expected to have his one-year option declined by the Cardinals, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Furman was traded from the Giants to the Nationals in exchange for minor-league left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Sunday, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Monday that Walker was playing through some hip pain and other discomfort late in the season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Monday that Fitts (lat) is on track to be ready at the start of spring training but will have his workload monitored, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Bernal went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers.
Pallante (12-9) allowed six runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Sunday.
Chaparro went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Mets.
Tolman earned the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Mets, allowing a walk and one hit while striking out two over 1.1 innings.
