Giants Claim Former All-Star Closer Camilo Doval Off Waivers

Roster Moves and Injury Context Behind Doval’s Return

To clear a spot for Doval on the 40-man roster, the Giants placed right-hander Blade Tidwell on the 60-day injured list as reported by MLB.com. Tidwell suffered a right elbow sprain and was recommended to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that will sideline him for the entire 2027 campaign. Doval remains under club control through the 2027 season, entering what will be his final trip through arbitration, though San Francisco must decide whether to tender him a contract this winter.

A Tumultuous Journey Since the 2025 Trade Deadline

The Giants initially dealt Doval to the New York Yankees at the 2025 Trade Deadline in exchange for prospects Jesus Rodriguez, Parks Harber, Trystan Vrieling, and Carlos De La Rosa, as detailed by MLB.com and NBC Sports Bay Area. During his stint in New York, Doval struggled to find consistency, posting a 4.82 ERA in 2025 and a 4.54 ERA across 44 appearances in 2026 before the Yankees traded him and cash considerations to the Pirates on August 1. His time in Pittsburgh proved brief; he recorded a 3.79 ERA with 14 walks across 19 innings in 20 outings before the Pirates designated him for assignment earlier in the week.

Bullpen Stability and Historic Roster Turnover

San Francisco’s bullpen has lacked stability since trading away both Doval and Tyler Rogers in 2025, ranking 19th in the Majors with a 4.18 ERA this season outside of left-hander Sam Hentges and right-hander Jason Foley. Reflecting on the heavy roster turnover that nearly broke Atlanta’s single-season record of 71 players used, Giants manager Tony Vitello told MLB.com, “There’s been a lot. I don’t think you’re going to play a Major League season where there’s not a lot. Everybody’s story is a little bit different, but I think it’s been fair to say ours has been unique in a lot of different ways.”