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Doval Trade: Pirates Grade C+ Deal for Bullpen Help

Published August 1, 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026 · Fox Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Jorge Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for prospects Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz, grading the deal a C+ as they seek bullpen upgrades.

The trade reflects a buy-low strategy for Pittsburgh, which needs relief arms more than any contender. Doval struggled with the Yankees, posting a 4.63 ERA and declining strikeout rate, but his ground-ball rates and expected ERA suggest potential upside.

The Yankees received a left-handed hitting catcher and an 18-year-old outfielder, capitalizing on Doval's struggles to bolster their own roster needs. catcross.org

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