Major_news : “Yankees Finally Close the Book on Frankie Montas Trade Disaster with Latest Roster Move!”

Another former New York Yankee is on the move, but this departure is unlikely to stir much emotion among fans. In fact, some were less than thrilled when the team was reportedly scouting him earlier this offseason.

Lou Trivino has signed a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants, marking the end of his three-year stint in the Bronx—a tenure that saw him pitch in just 25 games. His time with the Yankees became a familiar story: a player sidelined by a career-altering injury. Trivino was part of the 2022 trade that

brought Frankie Montas to New York, and he initially made a strong impression, posting a 1.66 ERA, 3.34 FIP, and 1.29 WHIP over 21 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. He also delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs against the Guardians and Astros, proving his value in high-pressure situations.

However, things took a turn in March 2023 when Trivino landed on the injured list with an elbow strain. What followed was a series of setbacks. Initially expected to return by late April, he instead sought a second opinion on his elbow and underwent Tommy John surgery in May. Despite earning $4.1 million that year, he didn’t throw a single pitch.

The Yankees non-tendered him after the season but re-signed him to a $1.5 million deal, hoping for a bargain comeback. But the setbacks continued. Trivino was initially projected for a midseason return in 2024, only to suffer another delay. He didn’t start throwing until July, effectively ruling out any meaningful contribution. By September, he was shut down entirely. Over two full seasons, Trivino earned $5.6 million without pitching a single inning for the Yankees.

When the 2024 offseason arrived, the Yankees declined his $5 million club option but still showed interest, attending one of his bullpen sessions. It was a puzzling move, given how much they had already invested in him for zero return. Thankfully, the Yankees seemed to finally move on, re-signing Tim Hill and distancing themselves from the ill-fated Montas trade, which ultimately yielded nothing of value.

None of this was Trivino’s fault, and fans had initially rooted for his return, remembering his promising 2022 performance. But as time dragged on, his story became emblematic of a frustrating Yankees trend: wasted money and lost production due to persistent injuries. Now, Trivino heads back to the Bay Area, where he’ll look to revive his career with a fresh start and a new team. Here’s hoping he can finally get back on track.