Camilo Doval's struggles spotlight Yankees bullpen challenges

Reliever Camilo Doval has posted an ERA near 4.7 in his first season with the New York Yankees, a sharp decline from his All‑Star year with the San Francisco Giants. In recent outings against the Minnesota Twins, Doval allowed four runs in one game and two unearned runs in another, while left‑handed hitters have posted a .951 OPS against him.

The Yankees, amid a nine‑loss stretch in ten games, have seen Doval surrender a career‑high six home runs in just 27.2 innings. Manager Aaron Boone remains supportive, noting Doval’s raw stuff and velocity, but the club is actively exploring additional bullpen options before the trade deadline to stabilize late‑inning pitching.

Doval’s performance issues underscore broader concerns for the Yankees’ bullpen, which has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent relief work as the team seeks to improve its standing in the American League East.