The San Francisco Giants have designated veteran reliever Lou Trivino for assignment, illustrating a shift in roster strategy. Trivino, who struggled with a 5.84 ERA and was primarily used in mop-up roles, is replaced by rising star Kyle Harrison, a left-handed pitcher who has performed impressively in AAA. Despite other right-handed options performing well, the Giants opted for Harrison, whose outstanding AAA numbers include a 3.46 ERA and impressive strikeout rates. This move could signal the team's confidence in Harrison as a crucial part of their rotation moving forward.
His return to the Majors was one of the best stories of Spring Training, but the 33 year old had struggled and was clearly the last option in the bullpen.
While Trivino leaving isn't surprising, the Giants are replacing him with someone who very well might be one of their five best rotation options right now.
Through six starts in AAA, Harrison has a 3.46 ERA and 2.98 FIP, boasting 13.2 strikeouts against 2.8 walks per nine innings.
Harrison has returned to his status as the best strikeout artist in the Pacific Coast League, demonstrating impressive velocity and control this season.
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