Dodgers bring in former Yankees reliever for bullpen depth

Published 2 weeks ago• 2 minute read

Former New York Yankees reliever Lou Trivino is getting another shot. After being released by the San Francisco Giants this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed the right-hander to a minor league deal on Saturday, according to MLB Trade Rumors’ Anthony Franco.

Trivino's journey has been anything but smooth since the Yankees acquired him at the 2022 trade deadline. He was part of the deal that sent J.P. Sears and other prospects to Oakland.

Former New York Yankees right-hander Lou Trivino pitches in the 2022 ALCS against the Houston Astros.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Acquired alongside Frankie Montas from Oakland, Trivino quickly became a reliable bullpen arm in the Bronx, posting a stellar 1.66 ERA over 25 appearances and delivering four scoreless outings in the postseason.

Trivino suffered a ulnar collateral ligament tear in the 2023 spring training and he missed both the 2023 season and 2024. The Yankees declined his $5 million option for 2025, making him a free agent.

Trivino signed a minor league deal with the Giants in February and made their Opening Day roster after an impressive spring. However, his regular-season performance was inconsistent, with a 5.84 ERA over 12⅓ innings, leading to his designation for assignment.

Now with the Dodgers, Trivino can try to reclaim his pre-injury form.

For Yankees fans, it's a reminder of that horrible 2022 trade.

Montas made nine appearances and eight starts for the Yankees over two seasons. Coincidentally, he is currently on the injured list for New York’s other team, the Mets. Trivino never pitched for them after the 2022 season.

Meanwhile, Sears has become a staple in an up-and-coming A’s rotation and faced the Yankees on Saturday.

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