NEW YORK -- The Orioles are adding a new veteran arm to their bullpen from outside the organization.
Baltimore signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a Major League deal on Monday, optioning rookie righty Trey Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Right-hander Albert Suárez also cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Norfolk.
Trivino recently opted out of his Minor League deal with the Phillies. The 34-year-old had a 2.77 ERA in 10 appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
A six-year MLB veteran, Trivino has spent time with the A’s (2018-22), Yankees (‘22), Giants (‘25), Dodgers (‘25) and Phillies (‘25). He has a 3.87 ERA over 332 career games (three starts). The veteran missed most of the ‘23 and ‘24 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023.
The O’s bullpen has been solid so far this year, but they’re now missing closer Ryan Helsley, who went on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Friday. However, Helsley isn’t expected to miss significant time.
Trivino should provide another reliable right-handed relief arm for an Orioles bullpen already featuring Rico Garcia, Yennier Cano and rookie Anthony Nunez.