7-Year MLB Veteran Immediately Leaves Philadelphia Phillies Organization

A seven‑year major‑league veteran has announced that he is a free agent after a whirlwind of moves that began this offseason. Right‑hander Lou Trivino, who last pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, officially elected free agency on Monday, as recorded in his MiLB transaction log.

Trivino’s time with the Phillies has been brief but eventful. He signed a minor‑league contract with the club in February, was released on May 1, and then signed with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles designated him for assignment nine days later, after which he cleared waivers and elected free agency before rejoining the Phillies on another minor‑league deal. The Phillies again designated him for assignment in August, he cleared waivers, and re‑signed with Philadelphia.

During the 2026 season, Trivino appeared in just three games for the Phillies and two for the Orioles, giving up 10 earned runs over six innings. At Triple‑A Lehigh Valley, he posted a solid 2.64 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings.

Trivino’s career began when the Oakland Athletics selected him in the 11th round of the 2013 draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and spent five seasons with Oakland, compiling a 4.04 ERA and 277 strikeouts over 263 innings. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 2022, posting a 1.66 ERA in 21 2/3 innings. After Tommy John surgery in May 2023, he returned to the majors in 2025, pitching for the Giants, Dodgers and Phillies that season.

Over seven years in the majors, Trivino has a 4.07 ERA with 343 strikeouts in 338 1/3 innings. He has now elected free agency, leaving the Phillies organization and opening the door to new opportunities.

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