San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow) is fully healthy after having Tommy John surgery and was able to throw live batting practice at camp on Wednesday. Trivino said his new UCL "was like changing the transmission." The 33-year-old veteran pitcher had TJ surgery in May of 2023 and was only able to make a handful of minor-league rehab outings last year. If he doesn't have any setbacks with his right elbow in spring training this year, Trivino could win an Opening Day bullpen role in San Francisco as a middle reliever, but he probably won't be on the fantasy radar at all. The former 11th-round pick by the Athletics back in 2013 out of Slippery Rock University does have 37 career saves in five MLB seasons, but he last pitched in the big leagues in 2022.

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Lou Trivino signed a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants. This deal includes an invitation to spring training. Trivino underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He was given a brief look at the minor leagues late last season but could not return to the majors. Trivino logged six innings of work at the Triple-A level and allowed five earned runs with a 4:6 BB:K ratio. He made his last appearance in the majors during the 2022 season, where he split time with the Athletics and Yankees. Across 53 2/3 innings, Trivino held a 4.53 ERA with a 1.64 WHIP. He struck out 67 batters and tallied 11 saves. He generated a strong 52.3 percent ground-ball rate. Fantasy managers should expect Trivino to compete for a spot in the San Francisco bullpen during spring training.

Free-agent right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow, shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday in front of scouts and got his sinker up to 94 mph. Trivino is already drawing interest from several teams, and the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals were among the teams in attendance and came away impressed, according to a source. The 33-year-old veteran was working to return from Tommy John surgery in 2024 before his rehab was shut down in September due to a shoulder injury. Trivino has not pitched in the big leagues since the 2022 campaign but could be a useful high-leverage setup man somewhere in 2025 if he proves he's past his arm issues. In five big-league seasons, he has a 3.86 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 37 saves in 284 2/3 innings pitched.

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow) had his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. He had five outings for Somerset and allowed just one run on three hits over five innings while walking two and striking out five. Manager Aaron Boone said on Aug. 25 that Trivino's repertoire "continues to improve each time." The skipper also said Trivino was initially "a little slow coming back," but there has been "steady improvement in his stuff and the crispness and the quality." The 32-year-old veteran had Tommy John surgery in May of last year and then had a setback in April due to right-elbow inflammation. Trivino hasn't pitched since 2022, so expecting him to have a big role down the stretch and in the postseason for the Yankees this year isn't realistic.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) is in the middle of a three- to four-week shutdown because of inflammation after right-elbow surgery. Manager Aaron Boone said that Trivino developed inflammation in his right elbow in late April and was shut down at that time. The 32-year-old had Tommy John surgery on May 3 of 2023 and has now experienced a setback. The good news is he's only dealing with inflammation, so it's not too big of a setback for the right-hander. As long as he doesn't have any more setbacks with his elbow this year, Trivino will most likely be working towards a return to New York's bullpen around the All-Star break this summer. Trivino split the 2022 season with the A's and Yankees, posting a 4.53 ERA, a 1.64 WHIP, 11 saves, 24 walks and 67 strikeouts in 53 2/3 relief innings.

New York Yankees right-hander Lou Trivino (elbow), who re-signed with the club on Wednesday, said that he hopes to be back "at some point in the middle of the season" after undergoing Tommy John surgery to fix a torn UCL last May. Trivino has already been throwing bullpen sessions and is feeling good. The 32-year-old's deal with the Yankees includes an option for the 2025 season. He started last year with the Oakland Athletics before finishing with the Yankees, going a combined 2-8 with a 4.53 ERA (3.63 FIP), a 1.64 WHIP, 11 saves, 24 walks and 67 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings pitched. Ten of his 11 saves came in Oakland, but he was better overall with the Yankees with a 1.66 ERA in 21 2/3 innings pitched. Trivino is off the fantasy radar.

The New York Yankees have re-signed right-handed reliever Lou Trivino to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2025 season. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Yankees will pay Trivino $1.5 million this year, and his option is worth an additional $5 million. It should be noted that Trivino underwent Tommy John surgery last summer and isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day. Therefore, this deal allows the Yankees to have a familiar face return to their bullpen for the back half of the year while simultaneously rehabbing and evaluating him for 2025.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Tuesday that relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Trivino will require right-elbow reconstruction and will miss the rest of this season and likely the first half of next season after recently suffering a setback with his right elbow. There's a good chance that the 31-year-old veteran will be non-tendered by the Yankees this offseason to become a free agent. It's another injury blow for a banged-up Yankees team early in the season. Trivino hadn't made an appearance for New York this year after posting a 1.66 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a save in his 25 relief appearances in the Bronx at the tail end of 2022. He can obviously be dropped by any fantasy managers that were holding onto him in deep holds leagues.

New York Yankees righty Lou Trivino (elbow) was in the middle of live batting practice when he experienced elbow discomfort and will be shut down for the time being, according to MLB.com. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that he may need a second opinion. Trivino is trying to make his way back from a ligament strain in his right elbow that has kept him off the field for all of 2023. With this setback, fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see the 31-year-old for a while. The news doesn't have much of an effect on fantasy baseball, as Trivino wasn't going to factor into many save opportunities and pitched to a 4.53 ERA with a 1.64 WHIP in 2022.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, April 8, that went well, according to manager Aaron Boone. "With the nature of his injury, he was throwing quicker, but also a slower play," Boone said. "He's thrown a couple of 'pens now, so he's doing pretty well." Trivino was able to resume his throwing program on March 13 but was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 27) on March 30. The 31-year-old right-hander is dealing with a ligament strain in his right elbow and is expected to miss most, if not all, of April. The former Oakland Athletics closer won't see many save chances in New York, but he could be valuable as a high-leverage setup man in fantasy leagues that count holds.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will open the 2023 season on the injured list with what general manager Brian Cashman called a "mild elbow ligament sprain." It's the first time that Trivino will go on the injured list in his career with an arm-related injury. Cashman is hoping the team will get Trivino back by May. In addition to Trivino, reliever Tommy Kahnle (biceps) will also open on the IL, leaving the Yankees bullpen a bit thin to open the year. The 31-year-old Trivino was stingy upon being acquired from the A's last year in a trade, and he can be useful in holds leagues in a setup role for the Yankees when he's healthy.

New York Yankees relief pitchers Tommy Kahnle (biceps) and Lou Trivino (elbow) will begin the 2023 season on the injured list, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Kahnle is dealing with biceps tendinitis at camp, which is also something he dealt with in 2018. The 33-year-old right-hander could end up missing the first month of the season as a result. Trivino will open the year on the shelf with a right elbow strain, and it's expected to sideline him for at least the first month of the 2023 season. The 31-year-old should be a key piece in New York's bullpen once he's healthy after he posted a 1.66 ERA in 25 relief outings for the Bombers last year after being acquired in a trade.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays. Trivino entered the game up by three with one out in the eighth inning and runners on first and second. He got George Springer to ground into a double play and stayed on to pitch the ninth. He got the first two hitters out on a strikeout and a groundout, allowed a single, and got the final out on another groundout. Manager Aaron Boone recently stated that the Yankees will use a committee for save situations for the rest of the season. Trivino does have closer experience, but the lack of a clear role and his 4.61 ERA makes him untrustable this late in the season.

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (back) is dealing with back spasms, manager Aaron Boone said on Wednesday. Trivino said it's something he deals with about once a year, and it usually takes two or three days to clear up. With that said, it's unlikely that he'll be available out of the bullpen in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, but he could pitch again at some point this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trivino has been excellent in 15 relief appearances since being acquired from the Oakland Athletics, allowing only an earned run on 10 hits while walking seven and striking out 12 in 13 1/3 innings.

The New York Yankees acquired starting pitcher Frankie Montas and relief pitcher Lou Trivino from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Yankees are sending left-hander Ken Waldichuk (their No. 5 prospect), right-hander Luis Medina (No. 10), left-hander JP Sears (No. 20) and second baseman Cooper Bowman (No. 21) to the A's. Montas became the Yankees' top trade target after the Seattle Mariners landed right-hander Luis Castillo from the Reds last weekend. The 29-year-old's fantasy stock will only rise with the move to the first-place Yankees. He is currently 4-9 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 109 strikeouts and 28 walks in 104 2/3 innings over 19 starts. Trivino, who has a 6.47 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 10 saves for the A's in 32 innings, is unlikely to see many save chances in a bullpen that includes ... [More]

Oakland Athletics relief pitch Lou Trivino picked up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Astros. Trivino came on to pitch the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. This was the second straight save for Trivino, although three different pitchers have earned saves for the A's since their return from the All-Star break. Trivino may be the best bet for saves in Oakland right now, but he has a massive 6.68 ERA to go with a poor 4.06 BB/9 rate. Further, the A's will likely not see a ton of save opportunities and those will likely go to Dany Jimenez (shoulder) once he returns from the injured list. Overall, Trivino is really only worth a look in deep roto leagues for fantasy managers chasing saves.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino was asked to take the ball in the ninth inning during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Trivino tossed a scoreless ninth inning to help hold a two-run lead and record his fourth save of the season. The 30-year-old gave up a pair of hits, but was able to escape. He has struggled throughout a majority of the season, but should be asked to take on a bigger role with Dany Jimenez (shoulder) sidelined. There's not a ton of value in Trivino, but he could be worth a look for fantasy managers seeking closer help.

The Oakland Athletics have reinstated relief pitcher Lou Trivino from the COVID-19 injured list. He will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trivino was sidelined for about two weeks and during that time, Dany Jimenez took on closing duties for the team and excelled, converting each of his four save opportunities. Trivino should regain his status as the team's primary closer now that he's back, but he may have a short leash if he falters. Fantasy managers should make sure both Trivino and Jimenez are rostered in their leagues at least until we start to see things play out.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino is expected to be activated from the COVID-related injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Athletics beat reporter Martin Gallegos Tweeted on Monday night that the team is sending shortstop Nick Allen to Triple-A. Gallegos concluded that the move was "likely to make room for Lou Trivino on the roster." Trivino has been on the COVID-related injured list since mid-April and it hasn't been revealed as to whether he tested positive or not. He was 2-for-3 in save opportunities prior to landing on the list. While he has been out, Dany Jimenez has converted all four of his save opportunities without allowing a run. It will be interesting to see how things play out once Trivino is back. Both players should be rostered for now in all leagues where saves are highly-coveted.

The Oakland Athletics placed relief pitcher Lou Trivino on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. No reason has been given yet as to what caused the move. Four of his teammates landed on the COVID-19 injured list alongside him as well. Trivino is the team's primary closer. He may only be out for a short time, but while he is out, we could see Domingo Acevedo and Dany Jimenez earn some save opportunities. Along with Trivino, the A's placed Austin Allen, Jed Lowrie, Chad Pinder, A.J. Puk and Kirby Snead on the COVID-19 injured list as well.