On Tuesday afternoon, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx.
They are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three games to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Recently Traded Yankees Pitcher Cut By Current MLB Team
During the middle of Tuesday’s game, news came out that a recent Yankees pitcher had been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates wrote (via X): “ROSTER MOVES: We have reinstated RHP Kirby Yates from the 15-Day IL. RHP Camilo Doval has been designated for assignment.”
Doval was traded to the Pirates (via the Yankees) last month.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on August 1: “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league catcher Omar Alfonzo and minor league outfielder Luis Cruz from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Camilo Doval and cash considerations.”
He went 0-1 with a 3.79 ERA in 20 games for the Pirates.
It will be interesting to see if another team claims him this week.
The 29-year-old had pitched part of two years with the Yankees.
He has also spent time with the San Francisco Giants.
Social Media Reacts To Doval News
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Colin Beazley: “The Pirates have officially parted ways with trade deadline acquisition Camilo Doval, designating him for assignment. I’d assumed he’d be non-tendered in the offseason, but they chose not to wait.”
@ByJoshCarney: “DFA’ing Doval is shocking”
Dominic Campbell: “Looks like the Pirates have made their decision on Camilo Doval for next season”
@BehindTheBucs: “Very interesting move”
@bridge2buctober: “Well, that answers one question.”
Bob Pompeani: “#Pirates have reinstated RHP Kirby Yates from the 15-Day IL. A bit of a surprise that relief pitcher Camilo Doval has been designated for assignment.”
Looking At The Yankees And Pirates Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with an 89-66 record in 155 games.
Meanwhile, the Pirates are the third-place team in the National League Central with a 79-77 record in 156 games.
Recently Traded New York Yankees Pitcher Cut By Current MLB Team