Lou Trivino is heading to Baltimore. The veteran right-handed reliever has agreed to a one-year contract with the Orioles after being released from a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Trivino's debut with the Orioles came in a tough outing against the New York Yankees, where he allowed six runs on four hits and three walks while recording just two outs in the eighth inning of a 12-1 loss. Despite that rough start, the 34-year-old had been impressive in the minors this season, posting a 3-0 record with a 2.77 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz praised Trivino's approach on the mound before the game, noting his signature "heavy sinker" and aggressive mentality. "I just remember him just attacking hitters no matter what the circumstance was," Albernaz said. "Obviously he's had an arm injury since then. I wouldn't say back to his form, but he's healthy and he's back pitching. He's throwing the ball extremely well. The velocity is there."

Trivino brings a wealth of experience to the Orioles bullpen, with a career record of 24-27 and a 3.87 ERA across 229 relief appearances and three starts over six seasons. His journey has taken him through Oakland (2018-22), the Yankees (2022), and most recently stops with San Francisco, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the New York Mets in 2025. His career was interrupted by Tommy John surgery in May 2023, making his return to the mound a significant milestone.

To make room for Trivino on the roster, the Orioles optioned right-hander Trey Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk, just a day after he made his major league debut starting against the Yankees. The team also announced that right-hander Albert Suárez cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to the Tides.

In other Orioles injury updates, infielder Jordan Westburg, who has been on the injured list since spring training with a sprained right UCL, experienced discomfort when he increased the intensity and distance of his throwing program. Manager Albernaz confirmed Westburg will be re-evaluated.

Second baseman Jackson Holliday, whose return from surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand was delayed by a sore right wrist, is taking batting practice at Double-A Chesapeake and could soon resume a rehab assignment. Holliday played in 14 minor league games from March 27 to April 21 before the setback.

Outfielder Heston Kjerstad, who has been sidelined since straining his right hamstring during a spring training game on March 19, is also nearing a potential rehab assignment, adding to the optimism in Baltimore's clubhouse.