The Phillies minor league pitching depth recently took a hit, as RHP Lou Trivino opted out of his deal with the club to become a free agent. It didn't take him long to find a landing spot, either, as the Baltimore Orioles pounced on him and extinguished any hope of a Phillies reunion on Monday afternoon.
Trivino, 34, first joined the Phillies last August when he was signed to a minor-league contract, just one week after being released by the future World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. He would ultimately appear in 10 games for Philadelphia, pitching to a 2.00 ERA across nine innings of work.
Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, the right-hander re-signed with the club in February on another minor league contract. He struggled in spring training, allowing eight runs in nine innings, and was subsequently left off the opening day roster. This contract included an opt-out clause that was exercised on May 1st (as noted by Ty Daubert of Phillies Nation) and saw his time with Philadelphia come to an end.
Homecoming stint for Lou Trivino in Philadelphia comes to an end
It was a homecoming of sorts for Trivino as he was born in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, and attended Slippery Rock University prior to his MLB career. Fans may remember a moment that went viral last September during his Phillies tenure, where Trivino reconnected with his third-grade teacher on the field after a win.
Before his stint in Philadelphia, Trivino spent time with the Dodgers, Giants, Yankees, and Athletics, the latter of whom drafted him in the 11th round of the 2013 MLB draft. It was with the Athletics that he had the most success, as he compiled 36 saves over the course of five seasons, including a career high 22 in 2021. Overall, in six seasons, he has a 24-27 record to go along with a 3.87 ERA and 336 strikeouts in 332 appearances.
The Phillies' bullpen this year has struggled at times, as they have posted a 4.19 ERA so far through 34 games. Jhoan Duran, the team’s closer, has spent time on the injured list and newcomer Brad Keller has struggled to the tune of a 4.61 ERA as one of the big additions in the back end of the bullpen. Despite this, it appears that the team was content with leaving Trivino off the roster as several other relievers, including Seth Johnson, Alan Rangel, and Chase Shughart, have received the call over the 34-year-old. That may be a big reason why he decided to explore opportunities elsewhere.
With pitching at a premium throughout the league, Trivino landing on his feet with the O's should be no surprise.
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