Yankees trade Camilo Doval to Pirates for Alfonzo and Cruz

The New York Yankees traded relief pitcher Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 1, 2026. In return, the Yankees received catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz. Doval, struggling with a 4.63 ERA since joining the Yankees, fell out of favor and was considered a change-of-scenery candidate. Pittsburgh aims to bolster its bullpen with Doval, who retains significant arm talent despite recent performance issues. The trade reflects the Yankees’ need for salary relief and a fresh start while providing the Pirates an opportunity to revitalize Doval’s career in a lower-pressure environment.

• 7:03 PMCBS MLB — Camilo Doval trade grades: Pirates take high-upside risk; Yankees had no choice but to move on