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Pirates Acquire Doval from Yankees in Deadline Deal

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Dom Thompson-Williams from the New York Yankees ahead of the trade deadline, hoping he can regain his All-Star form.

The trade gives Pittsburgh bullpen help, though the grade is currently a C+ pending further acquisitions. Doval was a 2023 All-Star with the Giants but struggled to a 4.63 ERA in the Bronx. tbzikra.org

The Yankees received prospects C Omar Alfonzo and OF Luis Cruz. Doval's strikeout rate has dropped, but the Pirates retain him for another season, betting on his upside after his struggles in New York.

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