Pirates acquiring Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects: Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz. This deal was confirmed by multiple sources, including MLB.com and ESPN. Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year.
What changed
The acquisition of Luke Weaver in a trade with the Mets was reported, indicating further moves by the Pirates.
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Pirates acquire Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects: Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz. This deal was confirmed by multiple sources, including MLB.com and ESPN. Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year.
Why it matters
The trade is part of the Pirates' efforts to strengthen their roster before the 2026 season. General manager Ben Cherington addressed a significant need in the team's bullpen. The Yankees' decision to trade Doval comes after a busy MLB trade deadline.
What is confirmed
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees.
- The Yankees are receiving two prospects: Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz.
- Camilo Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year.
Still unconfirmed
- The Yankees may be content to settle for a wild card rather than the American League East title.
What to watch next
- The performance of Camilo Doval with the Pirates
- Further roster moves by the Yankees and Pirates
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Pirates acquire Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects: Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz. This deal was confirmed by multiple sources, including MLB.com and ESPN. Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year.
Why it matters
The trade is part of the Pirates' efforts to strengthen their roster before the 2026 season. General manager Ben Cherington addressed a significant need in the team's bullpen. The Yankees' decision to trade Doval comes after a busy MLB trade deadline.
What is confirmed
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects.
- The prospects going to the Yankees include Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz.
Still unconfirmed
- The Yankees plan to reshuffle their pitching staff ahead of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- The Yankees made a decisive move on Jasson Domínguez after opting not to trade him before Monday's deadline.
- The Pirates are landing reliever Luke Weaver in a trade with the Mets.
What to watch next
- The Pirates' performance in the 2026 season
- Further moves by the Yankees to strengthen their roster
- The impact of the trade on the Pirates' and Yankees' bullpen
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (5)
- www.mlbtraderumors.com — Pirates Acquire Luke Weaver
- sports.yahoo.com — Yankees Make Notable Pitching Move Before Game Against Cardinals
- TribLIVE.com — Tim Benz: Ben Cherington addressed 1 huge hole on the Pirates’ roster. Everybody else has to fix the rest on their own
- fansided.com — How the Yankees flubbed the trade deadline, according to an MLB insider
- sports.yahoo.com — Yankees Announce Decision on Jasson Domínguez After Costly Mistake
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Pirates acquire Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects. The deal was confirmed by multiple sources, including MLB.com and ESPN. Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year. The prospects going to the Yankees include Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz.
Why it matters
This trade is part of the Yankees' efforts to shed salary and acquire young talent. The Pirates are looking to bolster their bullpen as they push for a playoff spot. The trade deadline has been active this week, with several teams making significant moves.
What is confirmed
- The Pirates are acquiring Camilo Doval from the Yankees for two prospects.
- The prospects going to the Yankees include Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz.
Still unconfirmed
- The Pirates are seriously looking at the right-handed hitting outfield market.
What to watch next
- The Yankees' next trade deadline move
- The Pirates' pursuit of right-handed hitting outfielders
- The impact of Doval on the Pirates' bullpen
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (10)
- The New York Times — MLB trade deadline live updates and rumors: Guardians send Bo Naylor to Brewers; latest transactions and analysis
- ESPN — Pirates trading for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources say
- MLB.com — Pirates acquiring Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
- Newsday — Yankees trade reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates for pair of prospects
- MLB.com — Pirates acquire RHP Doval from Yankees for two prospects (source)
- sports.yahoo.com — Yankees dump Camilo Doval in trade with Pirates
- sports.yahoo.com — Camilo Doval Talks Trade to Pittsburgh Pirates
- www.sportingnews.com — Pirates reportedly discussing trades for Angels, Orioles righty-hitting outfielders
- ca.sports.yahoo.com — Yankees' Next Trade Deadline Move Couldn't Be More Obvious
- nypost.com — Yankees trade for Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. to bolster offense at deadline
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Pirates acquire Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects. The deal was confirmed by multiple sources, including MLB.com and ESPN. Doval had an up-and-down season with the Yankees last year. The prospects going to the Yankees include Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz.
Why it matters
The trade deadline is approaching, and teams are making last-minute moves to bolster their rosters. The Pirates are looking to strengthen their bullpen, while the Yankees are shedding salary and acquiring prospects. This deal comes after the Yankees acquired Doval at the trade deadline last year.
What is confirmed
- The Pirates are acquiring Camilo Doval from the Yankees for two prospects.
- The prospects going to the Yankees include Double-A catcher Omar Alfonzo and Dominican Summer League outfielder Luis Cruz.
Still unconfirmed
- The Pirates are seriously looking at the right-handed hitting outfield market.
What to watch next
- The Yankees' next trade deadline moves
- The Pirates' plans for the rest of the season
confidence 93%Sources used for this update (10)
- The New York Times — MLB trade deadline live updates and rumors: Guardians send Bo Naylor to Brewers; latest transactions and analysis
- ESPN — Pirates trading for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources say
- MLB.com — Pirates acquiring Camilo Doval from Yankees for two prospects
- Newsday — Yankees trade reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates for pair of prospects
- MLB.com — Pirates acquire RHP Doval from Yankees for two prospects (source)
- sports.yahoo.com — Yankees dump Camilo Doval in trade with Pirates
- sports.yahoo.com — Camilo Doval Talks Trade to Pittsburgh Pirates
- www.sportingnews.com — Pirates reportedly discussing trades for Angels, Orioles righty-hitting outfielders
- ca.sports.yahoo.com — Yankees' Next Trade Deadline Move Couldn't Be More Obvious
- nypost.com — Yankees trade for Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. to bolster offense at deadline