Lou Trivino earns bullpen spot with San Francisco Giants

Lou Trivino, a 33-year-old pitcher, has made the San Francisco Giants' bullpen for Opening Day after being out of Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2022. Trivino, who has a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, had Tommy John surgery in 2023 but performed well in spring training. Giants' manager Bob Melvin announced that both Trivino and Spencer Bivens made the final roster. Sean Hjelle was sent to Triple-A to make space. Joining the 40-man roster required Trivino to be added after a strong showing, where he struck out 10 batters and did not allow a run in nine games. Trivino previously played under Melvin when he was a top reliever in Oakland. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and had a successful rookie season. After a trade to the Yankees in 2022, an elbow strain kept him from returning to the majors until now. He expressed gratitude and excitement for this opportunity, recognizing how special it is to return to the big leagues. Bivens also made the roster despite a long journey through independent leagues. Last year, he made his MLB debut and impressed with a 3.14 ERA. Melvin praised Bivens’ performance and versatility, which contributed to his selection for the team. The Giants' bullpen will include familiar faces, with a mix of right-handed pitchers. Ryan Walker will be the closer, supported by returning players like Tyler Rogers, Camilo Doval, and Randy Rodríguez. The team feels confident about the strength and depth of their bullpen heading into the new season.