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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 1, 2026United States

Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Reliever Camilo Doval from New York Yankees

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded prospects Omar Alfonso and Luis Cruz to the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Camilo Doval. The move aims to strengthen the Pirates' bullpen, which has struggled with 20 blown saves this season.

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Why It Matters

This trade changes the roster composition for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, impacting the Pirates' ability to secure late-game leads in their pursuit of a National League wild-card spot.

Key Facts

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired relief pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees.
  • The Pirates sent catcher Omar Alfonso and outfielder Luis Cruz to the Yankees in the trade.
  • The Pirates have recorded 20 blown saves during the current season.
  • Camilo Doval is 29 years old and was an All-Star in 2023.
  • Doval recorded a 3-1 record and a 4.54 ERA in 44 games for the Yankees this season.
  • Doval has appeared in at least 60 games in each of the last four seasons.
  • Doval has a 56% first-pitch strike percentage this season.
  • The Pirates designated former closer Dennis Santana for assignment last month.

Who's Mentioned

organizationChicago White Sox“Team Doval played against on July 29”personOmar Alfonso“Catcher traded from the Pirates to the Yankees”organizationPittsburgh Pirates“MLB team acquiring a new relief pitcher”personDennis Santana“Former Pirates closer designated for assignment”organizationNew York Yankees“MLB team trading away a relief pitcher”personCamilo Doval“29-year-old relief pitcher acquired by the Pirates”personLuis Cruz“Outfielder traded from the Pirates to the Yankees”organizationSan Francisco Giants“Doval's former team where he was an All-Star in 2023”