Overview
- Lou Trivino joined the Orioles on a major-league contract Monday after using a May 1 opt-out in his Phillies minor-league deal, per multiple reports.
- To open an active roster spot, Baltimore optioned right-hander Trey Gibson, according to MLB.com’s Jake Rill.
- With Triple-A Lehigh Valley this spring, Trivino posted a 2.77 ERA over 13 innings with a 35.7% strikeout rate, a 7.1% walk rate, and a 50% ground-ball rate.
- The signing helps cover bullpen losses, with Félix Bautista out long term and Ryan Helsley and Yaramil Hiraldo on the injured list.
- Because he has the service time to decline an assignment, the Orioles cannot option Trivino to Triple-A without his consent.