Camilo Doval: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Giants All-Star Reliever Looking For Bounce Back Year

Camilo Doval began last year as the Giants closer for years to come. Now he’s fighting to remain in the bullpen. He became known as an elite closer in the sport by making a name for himself with an electric fastball and wicked slider.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 15

San Francisco Giants All-Star Closer Returning to Elite Form in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants are playing really well in spring training. They are 13-5, and they seem to be clicking as a team. However, there is a lot of excitement surrounding one of their bullpen arms that endured some struggles last season.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Camilo Doval makes honest admission about 2024 struggles with Giants

Former All-star reliever for the San Francisco Giants, Camilo Doval, is embracing the challenge of bouncing back after a frustrating 2024 season. Once entrenched as the team’s closer, Doval lost his ninth-inning role after control issues derailed his effectiveness, leading to a demotion to Triple-A Sacramento.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17

San Francisco Giants Former All-Star Closer Taking Step Forward in Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants are fully engulfed in Spring Training, and something is different with their former All-Star closer. Camilo Doval was one of the best relievers in the MLB during his first three seasons.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Giants manager Bob Melvin names 2025 closer, and it’s not Camilo Doval

With pitchers and catchers reporting to various spring camps across Florida and Arizona, MLB news is beginning to trickle out consistently. There was some news out of Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, as San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin announced his team’s closer for 2025.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 29

San Francisco Giants Star Reliever's Struggles Could Be Left in the Past

The San Francisco Giants took a minuscule step forward in 2024 from where they stood in 2023; they improved their overall record by one win while moving three games closer in the National League West standings, though they still finished in fourth.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 18

San Francisco Giants’ Reliever Reflects on ‘Dream Come True’ Moment

With much of the talk this offseason around the hope that All-Star closer Camilo Doval will return to form this season, the San Francisco Giants did have closer last season.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 1

Embattled San Francisco Giants Reliever Predicted for Turnaround Season

The offseason has been filled with relatively good vibes for the San Francisco Giants so far. Team legend Buster Posey is now in charge of baseball operations.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Giants president Buster Posey shuts down possible Camilo Doval trade

The San Francisco Giants are not looking for a new high-leverage reliever. Right-handed hurler Camilo Doval posted a hefty 4.88 ERA as their closer last season, but team president Buster Posey still believes in him.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 9

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey Shoots Down Camilo Doval Trade Talk

The San Francisco Giants and closer Camilo Doval had a rocky 2024 together, but it looks like they will be running it back next season. Despite being mentioned as a top trade candidate last season, throughout his struggles, Doval stuck with the team past the trade deadline.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Giants are receiving 'strong' trade interest for Camilo Doval

While the Giants aren’t actively shopping hard-throwing righty Camilo Doval this winter, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported earlier today that the club is receiving “strong” interest in his services around the league.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 4

If San Francisco Giants Trade Camilo Doval, Rays Reliever Potential Solution

The San Francisco Giants' rough season in 2024 was the focus, but from individuals, a lot more could've been done. Among the players who didn't do what they needed to included Camilo Doval, who was once viewed as a potential long-term franchise-caliber closer.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 3

Camilo Doval Among San Francisco Giants Four Worst Contracts Next Season

The San Francisco Giants have a long way to go to be contenders in the National League West, consistently being the fourth-best team in the division. The

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 2

Potential Pirates Trade Targets: 2023 Star Closer Looking to Rebound

This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. David Bednar was tied for the National League lead in saves in 2023 with 39.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 23

San Francisco Giants Set to Seek Deals With Three Arbitration-Eligible Stars

The San Francisco Giants now have just three arbitration-eligible players left to negotiate with as they tendered contracts to pitcher Camilo Doval, pitcher Tyler Rogers and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 18

San Francisco Giants Urged to Pursue Elite Reliever to Replace Camilo Doval

The San Francisco Giants had few bright spots during the 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, the team's play wasn't always their most significant issue. The

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12

Former San Francisco All-Star Closer Continues Struggles in Dominican Winter League

The San Francisco Giants had a problem at closer this year. Their All-Star closer, Camilo Doval, struggled so nightly that he lost his job and even got demoted to Triple-A.

San Francisco Giants News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 6

Should the A's attempt to trade for San Francisco Giants reliever?

The A's will be attempting to acquire upgrade via trades this winter, and according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser, San Francisco Giants former closer Camilo Doval has been drawing some trade interest already this offseason.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Giants right-hander reportedly drawing trade interest

The righty just crossed three years of service time in 2024, qualifying him for arbitration for the first time and putting him on pace for free agency after the 2027 season.

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San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 24

Giants bring back All-Star closer Camilo Doval after Triple-A stint

The San Francisco Giants returned closer Camilo Doval to the active roster Saturday after a demotion to Triple-A Sacramento earlier this month and optioned right-hander Landen Roupp to Sacramento.

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

SF Giants Option All-Star Closer To Triple-A

In a move that shocked baseball on Friday, the San Francisco Giants optioned closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A. With the Giants desperately trying to stay alive in the Wild Card race, the team had no choice but to option the struggling Doval.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / August 9

Giants option struggling closer Camilo Doval

The San Francisco Giants optioned closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, one day after his fifth blown save of the season. The Giants also optioned catcher Jakson Reetz to Triple-A, while catcher Curt Casali was reinstated from the paternity list and right-hander Landen Roupp was recalled for bullpen depth.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9