Lou Trivino Bio
Louis Albert Trivino, born on October 1, 1991, is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Over the course of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he has suited up for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies. A right-handed reliever, Trivino was originally selected by Oakland in the 11th round of the 2013 MLB draft and made his big-league debut in 2018.
Early Life and Background
Louis Albert Trivino was raised in the Upper Bucks region of Pennsylvania, where he attended Upper Bucks Christian School. As a multi-sport athlete, he played for the school’s baseball, basketball, and soccer teams, building the broad athletic foundation that would later serve him on the mound. After completing high school, Trivino took his game to the next level at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where he continued to refine his skills as a college pitcher.
At Slippery Rock, Trivino steadily developed into a reliable starter. In his junior season of 2013, he went 7-5 with a 1.83 earned run average across 13 games, including 12 starts, drawing the attention of MLB scouts. Following that strong campaign, he was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 11th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, launching his professional career.
Path to Major League Baseball
Trivino began his professional journey in 2013 with the Vermont Lake Monsters, going 3-4 with a 3.12 ERA in 14 games, 10 of which were starts. The following year, he transitioned into a starting role with the Beloit Snappers, posting a 7-11 record and 5.28 ERA in 27 games, 26 of them starts. By 2015, with the Stockton Ports, Trivino showed real growth, finishing 10-5 with a 3.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 89 and two-thirds innings, signaling his potential as a future big-league arm.
In 2016, Oakland began shifting Trivino into a relief role. Splitting time between Stockton and the Midland RockHounds, he posted a combined 2-4 record and 2.85 ERA in 45 relief appearances. He spent 2017 in the same hybrid role between Midland and the Nashville Sounds, going 8-3 with a 3.03 ERA in 68 and one-third innings. That November, the Athletics added him to their 40-man roster, opening the door to the major leagues.
Lou Trivino Career
Oakland Athletics (2018-2022)
Trivino began the 2018 season with Triple-A Nashville before earning a promotion to Oakland on April 17. That same night, he made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox, working a scoreless inning and recording his first big-league strikeout against Omar Narváez. The very next day, he earned his first MLB win by pitching three shutout innings in extra innings against Chicago. Trivino finished his rookie year with an 8-3 record, 2.92 ERA, and four saves in 69 appearances covering 74 innings, and he made a memorable postseason debut by tossing three shutout innings in the AL Wild Card Game against the New York Yankees.
Over the next several seasons, Trivino cemented his role in the Oakland bullpen. In 2019, he served as the primary setup man but struggled down the stretch, finishing with a 5.25 ERA in 61 games. He rebounded during the 2020 pandemic-shortened campaign, posting a 3.86 ERA across 20 games and contributing in both the Wild Card Series and the Division Series against the Houston Astros. In 2021, Trivino entered the season in a closer-by-committee arrangement and eventually took over the closer role full-time, earning the American League Reliever of the Month Award for July before finishing the year 7-8 with a 4.53 ERA and 11 saves in 39 games. His 2022 season was tougher; he went 1-6 with a 6.47 ERA and 10 saves in 39 appearances.
New York Yankees (2022-2024)
On August 1, 2022, the Athletics traded Trivino and Frankie Montas to the New York Yankees in exchange for JP Sears, Ken Waldichuk, Luis Medina, and Cooper Bowman. With the Yankees, Trivino thrived, making 25 appearances down the stretch and posting a 1.66 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 21 and two-thirds innings. He added three and two-thirds scoreless postseason innings before the Yankees’ run ended. In November 2022, he signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract to avoid arbitration, but a right elbow strain in spring training led to a 60-day injured list placement in late April 2023, and a subsequent setback required Tommy John surgery that wiped out the rest of his season.
Trivino re-signed with the Yankees on February 14, 2024, on a one-year deal with a club option for 2025. Coming back from surgery, he split the year between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, compiling a 4.91 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 11 appearances. On November 3, the Yankees declined his option, returning him to free agency.
San Francisco Giants (2025)
On February 6, 2025, Trivino signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. After making the Opening Day roster, he appeared in 11 games for San Francisco, going 1-0 with a 5.84 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and 12 and one-third innings. On May 5, the Giants designated him for assignment, and he cleared waivers and elected free agency on May 9.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2025)
Just a day later, on May 10, 2025, Trivino signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a short stint with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, he was added to the 40-man roster and recalled on May 18. Trivino appeared in 26 games for the Dodgers, logging 26 and one-third innings with a 3.76 ERA and 18 strikeouts before being designated for assignment on July 21. He was released after clearing waivers on July 27.
Philadelphia Phillies (2025)
On August 4, 2025, Trivino signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He posted six scoreless appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, striking out seven across seven innings, before the Phillies selected his contract on August 26 to add him to the major-league roster.
Driving Style and Strengths
Trivino works as a late-inning reliever, mixing a heavy sinker with a sharp breaking ball to generate ground balls and weak contact. His ability to command the strike zone and handle high-leverage spots has allowed him to transition between setup and closer roles throughout his career, and he has historically performed well in tight extra-inning situations, as shown by his early big-league wins and postseason success with Oakland and New York.
Notable Events and Milestones
Trivino’s first MLB win came in just his second appearance, a three-inning shutout stint against the Chicago White Sox on April 18, 2018. He capped his rookie year with three perfect innings in the 2018 AL Wild Card Game against the Yankees and later earned the American League Reliever of the Month Award for July 2021. A career-defining moment came in 2022, when he was dealt to the Yankees and delivered a 1.66 ERA in 25 appearances, though his tenure in New York was soon interrupted by Tommy John surgery in 2023.
Lou Trivino Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Lou Trivino’s parents and family lineage is limited. He grew up in the Upper Bucks region of Pennsylvania and attended Upper Bucks Christian School, where he competed in baseball, basketball, and soccer.
Personal Life
Trivino has kept his personal life largely private. No verified information about a spouse, partner, or children is publicly available from the reviewed sources.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season has been a whirlwind for Trivino, who opened the year with the San Francisco Giants after signing a minor league deal in February. He earned a spot on the Opening Day roster and made 11 appearances, going 1-0 with a 5.84 ERA across 12 and one-third innings before being designated for assignment in early May. After clearing waivers and electing free agency, he quickly found a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he revived his performance with a 3.76 ERA in 26 and one-third innings over 26 games.
Trivino’s stint in Los Angeles ended on July 21 when he was designated for assignment, and he was released a week later. Within days, the Philadelphia Phillies signed him to a minor league deal on August 4, and after a string of scoreless Triple-A outings for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Phillies selected his contract on August 26. He is currently a free agent after his 2025 major-league stints with San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.