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Orioles Sign Veteran Reliever Lou Trivino to One-Year Deal

Baltimore turns to the 34-year-old to steady a bullpen thinned by injuries.

Overview

  • - Trivino agreed to a one-year major-league contract with Baltimore on Monday after the Phillies released him following his opt-out from a minor-league deal.
  • - The right-hander earned the opportunity with 13 strong innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, logging a 2.77 ERA with 20 strikeouts and four walks.
  • - To open an active-roster spot, the Orioles optioned Trey Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk, and Albert Suárez cleared waivers and accepted an assignment.
  • - The signing addresses a relief group stretched by injuries, with Félix Bautista out long term and Ryan Helsley on the injured list with elbow inflammation.
  • - The 34-year-old, a veteran with a 3.87 career ERA, debuted for Baltimore that night and allowed six earned runs in two-thirds of an inning, according to MLB.com’s game report.