San Francisco Giants Sign Veteran Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants have signed veteran right-hander Lou Trivino to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training..

Trivino, 33, hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and lingering arm issues, but he recently impressed in a bullpen session, drawing interest from multiple teams.

The move reunites him with manager Bob Melvin, who oversaw Trivino’s best years with the Oakland Athletics. “Lou was a key part of some great teams in Oakland,” Melvin said. “We know what he’s capable of when he’s healthy.”

Free-agent reliever Lou Trivino in agreement with the San Francisco Giants on a minor-league contract, sources say. The deal includes an invite to spring training.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 6, 2025

Trivino was a reliable late-inning arm for the A’s, posting a 2.92 ERA as a rookie in 2018 and serving as the team’s closer in 2021 with 22 saves.

After a rough start in 2022, he thrived following a trade to the New York Yankees, recording a 1.66 ERA in 25 appearances. His mid-90s sinker and sharp slider, which limited hitters to a .109 batting average that season, could make him a valuable addition if he’s fully recovered.

The Giants’ bullpen depth took a hit with Taylor Rogers traded to Cincinnati Reds, leaving Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Walker as the team’s primary late-inning options.

Reliever Lou Trivino is signing a minor-league deal with the Giants, per @ByRobertMurray

Trivino last pitched with the Yankees in 2022 pic.twitter.com/kPdhkag97n
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