- Grade: Pirates C+, Yankees B− — Yankees acquired two prospects (C Omar Alfonzo and 18‑year‑old OF Luis Cruz) while the Pirates took a low‑cost gamble on reliever Doval.
- Doval is a former All‑Star with clear tools and another year of control, but recent peripherals are messy (strikeouts down, hard contact up); he’s a buy‑low swing that could pay off or flame out.
- Short‑term pennant impact is limited — Pittsburgh still needs more bullpen help and New York will keep hunting high‑leverage arms; bigger names (Skubal, Peralta) or a Dodgers splash would move the needle more.
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