The Giants and right-handed reliever Lou Trivino have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Pro Edge Sports client will be invited to major league camp this spring.
Trivino, 33, hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2022 due to a series of arm injuries. He underwent Tommy John surgery prior to the 2023 campaign and missed all of the 2024 season due to ongoing inflammation in that elbow and a separate shoulder issue. He recently held a bullpen session for scouts — the Giants were among those in attendance — and seemingly has a clean bill of health. By signing in San Francisco, he’ll be reunited with his longtime manager in Oakland, Bob Melvin, at least for spring training.
When he’s been healthy and at the top of his game, Trivino has been a quality high-leverage arm. He throws hard, misses bats and picks up grounders at strong rates. From 2020-22, the righty averaged just under 96 mph on his four-seamer and sinker while pitching to a 3.76 ERA with a 24.5% strikeout rate, 10.4% walk rate and 48.7% grounder rate. In parts of five big league seasons, he’s tallied 37 saves and 52 holds.
The Giants recently shipped out one veteran reliever, lefty Taylor Rogers, in a trade with the Reds that looked to be more about cost-savings than improving for the upcoming season. That left Taylor’s twin brother, Tyler, and righty Camilo Doval as the Giants’ only two relievers with even two years of big league service. If he impresses in camp, Trivino can add a veteran option to a late-inning group that includes Tyler Rogers, Ryan Walker and Doval. Others in the bullpen mix include Sean Hjelle, Erik Miller, Landen Roupp, Tristan Beck, Spencer Bivens and Randy Rodriguez.
Hard to believe its been two years since he’s taken the mound. Sneaky solid pickup for the Giants if he works his way back
may I suggest feather touch?
Very sneaky. I’m a big Trevino fan. For the cost doval just became that much more expendable for buster today.
Giants arent getting rid of a guy who was an all-star as recently as 2023 for a 33 year old Lou Trevino lmao
@Bri
Certainly not now, but if Trivino remains healthy and performs at his previous ceiling (big stretch), then Doval could be a potentially valuable trade chip for the Giants at the trade deadline if they’re in the thick of the playoff race (bigger stretch)
so could Trivino
Dovals been floated in trade talks already. I’m not saying 1a 1b here but it’s in play sure
Thank you.
San francisco. I thought he was going back to New york.
I thought he was returning too. Looks like they ran out of spots. They actually might trade a reliever or two now.
Given the arm troubles and extended absence, he’s a long shot. But that’s what MiLB signings are for.
Typically SFG does well with these type of come back pitchers. Can’t see any downside with this move. This guy was a quality reliever, and is not that old. Good bounce back candidate for sure. Let’s play ball !
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