The Phillies couldn’t seem to decide if they wanted Lou Trivino on their team. After being released by two other teams during the 2025 season, the Phillies picked up the veteran righthanded reliever, and he pitched acceptably well in ten…
Writer Smarty Jones gives Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Lou Trivino a final grade of "F" for his 2026 season. Trivino experienced a turbulent campaign that involved opting out of his Phillies contract in May, a two-game stint with the Baltimore Orioles, and subsequently re-signing with Philadelphia on minor league terms.
At the major league level in 2026, Trivino struggled with a 12.00 ERA across three innings for the Phillies and an overall 15.00 ERA across six MLB appearances. While he posted a 2.64 ERA in the minor leagues, the writer argues that the 35-year-old reliever may no longer be effective against major league hitting.
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