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Newly Available Reliever Should Have Yankees' Attention Amid Bullpen Struggles
- The Yankees are eyeing bullpen reinforcements after a rough stretch that followed an early-season surge.
- Lou Trivino, now a free agent, could be a low-risk reunion target for New York.
- Trivino had a strong 2022 season with New York before being DFA’d by Baltimore this year.
- Yankees would provide a favorable environment for Trivino, given pitching coach Matt Blake’s track record.
- The club has a 40-man roster spot available and other relievers like Camilo Doval and Jake Bird are under consideration.
- Doval’s struggles and Bird’s upside leave room for a strategic addition to stabilize the bullpen.
- The Orioles’ sub-.500 pace and staff ERA context are noted when evaluating Trivino’s fit.
- The article frames Trivino’s potential return as a low-risk flier for the Yankees.
- The report discusses potential competition for bullpen roles among Doval, Bird, and other relievers.
- The piece highlights Matt Blake’s role in potentially re-tuning a reliever like Trivino.
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