The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been a mess for the past couple months, but general manager Brian Cashman completely revamped it before Thursday’s trade deadline expired.
Right before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Yankees acquired hard-throwing right-hander Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants for prospects Jesus Rodriguez, Trystan Vierling, Parks Harbor and one prospect to be named, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Cashman later said Carlos De La Rosa was the other player in the deal.
Doval is under team control through the 2027 season. Each of the Yankees’ additions to the bullpen — David Bednar, Jake Bird and Doval will be on the roster beyond 2025, which is important because Devin Williams and Luke Weaver will be free agents at season’s end.
Doval, an All-Star in 2023, has rebounded nicely following a disastrous 2024 season in which he was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in August and finished with a 4.88 ERA. He’s also made improvements that two coaching staffs spent years coaxing him to address, slide-stepping to control the running game and reducing issues with the pitch clock. His arm talent continues to be undeniable — his cutter averages 98.1 mph — but it’s fair to wonder if Giants management would have felt ultra-confident watching him pitch in October with a season on the line.
In just one day, the Yankees’ bullpen, arguably the weakest part of their club, has turned into a strength. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was hoping the front office would add a few relievers. He got his wish.
This story will be updated.
(Photo: Nick Wass / Associated Press)
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