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Oakland A’s do not have backup option for Lou Trivino

Aug 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) celebrates the final out of the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

It might be time for the Oakland A’s to be concerned with Lou Trivino. The A’s closer, who had been solid for much of the year, is suddenly falling apart at the worst possible time, his struggles coinciding with the team falling out of a Wild Card spot.

The hope was that allowing Trivino some time off would make a difference.