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Yankees Trade Camilo Doval to Pirates for Two Prospects

A Yankees roster spot is cleared as Pittsburgh adds a low-cost, high-upside reliever to strengthen its late innings.

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Jul 1, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Camilo Doval (75) follows through on a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the eleventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Grading MLB Trade Deadline Deals: Will Doval Improve Pirates Bullpen?

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Saturday that New York agreed to send right-hander Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Omar Alfonzo, outfielder Luis Cruz and cash, with the swap listed as pending players’ physicals.
  • Reports say the Pirates will pick up roughly $750,000 of Doval’s remaining 2026 pay, though that figure and other financial details remain reported rather than officially confirmed.
  • Doval struggled in pinstripes this season, posting a 4.54 ERA in 39 2/3 innings for the Yankees, but he remains under club control through the 2027 season.
  • New York plans to fill the open bullpen spot by promoting right-hander Yovanny Cruz and continues to pursue additional bullpen and positional upgrades before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
  • The move gives Pittsburgh a reclamation target for a bullpen that has blown a large number of save chances this year and sends the Yankees two low-level, developmental pieces rather than an immediate major-league upgrade.