The New York Yankees didn’t just tinker at the deadline—they aggressively rebuilt their bullpen, adding firepower for October.
David Bednar has delivered exactly what they hoped for, but Camilo Doval’s arrival has been far more unpredictable so far.
A rocky start, but one electrifying inning
Since joining New York, Doval has struggled to find rhythm, posting a 5.79 ERA across just 9.1 innings of work.
However, Tuesday night against the Nationals felt different, showcasing the raw talent that made him such an appealing acquisition.
On just 15 pitches, Doval struck out two batters and fired a cutter that clocked in at 101.2 miles per hour.
That pitch was the fastest thrown by a Yankee this year, reminding everyone exactly why the front office coveted him.
When Doval commands that kind