Pirates designate reliever Camilo Doval for assignment

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Pirates designate reliever Camilo Doval for assignment
Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Camilo Doval for assignment on September 22, 2026, after activating Kirby Yates from the injured list. Doval, acquired from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, had a 3.79 ERA in 20 appearances with the Pirates. His tenure was marked by control issues, as he struck out 23 batters while issuing 13 walks. Pittsburgh traded Omar Alfonzo to New York in exchange for Doval, who has one year of club control remaining. The Pirates are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals for their final home series.

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  • Doval pitched 19 innings with a 1.74 WHIP for the Pirates.
  • The reliever struggled with control, consistent with past issues in New York.
  • Pittsburgh faces St. Louis in their last home series starting September 22.
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  • 9:57 PMYahoo SportsPirates move on from reliever acquired at trade deadline
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The Pirates acquired four relievers at the deadline and are already parting ways with one.

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