Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Pitcher Camilo Doval from New York Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval and cash considerations from the New York Yankees in exchange for catching prospect Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz. Doval, a former All-Star closer, has played for both the Giants and…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 1, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a trade with the New York Yankees, acquiring right-handed relief pitcher Camilo Doval. The deal also includes cash considerations sent to the Pirates. In return, the Yankees will receive catching prospect Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz.
Doval, a former All-Star closer, brings significant major league experience to the Pirates’ bullpen. His career has included stints with both the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees. The specifics of the cash considerations were not disclosed.
Omar Alfonzo, a prospect in the Pirates’ system, is a catcher. Luis Cruz, also moving to the Yankees, is an outfielder. Further details regarding the prospects’ current development status or potential were not immediately available.
The transaction represents a move for the Pirates to bolster their pitching staff with an established reliever, while the Yankees focus on acquiring young talent for their farm system. Further information on the full scope of the deal, including any other players or assets involved, was not provided.
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