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Pirates Acquire Doval in Prospect Trade
1 Aug
Summary
- Pirates trade for reliever Camilo Doval from Yankees.
- Prospects Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz head to New York.
- Doval brings All-Star experience and a strong sinker.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees, with a source confirming the deal on Saturday. This significant acquisition pending a physical addresses a primary need for the Pirates' bullpen.
In exchange for Doval, the Pirates are sending two prospects: catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz to the Yankees. Doval, 29, has a history of strong performance, including an MLB All-Star appearance in 2023 and amassing 105 saves from 2022-25.
Doval's arsenal features a sinker that reaches 98.6 mph, a cutter, and a slider. His sinker has been particularly effective, with opponents hitting .233 against it this season. His slider has also been a key pitch, registering a high run value in past seasons.
Alfonzo has been playing at Double-A Altoona in 2026, hitting .239 with a .757 OPS. Cruz, an 18-year-old outfielder, is currently playing for Pirates Gold in the Dominican Summer League, where he is hitting .318 with an .838 OPS in 16 games.
