Giants trade
The gist
The San Francisco Giants claimed reliever Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pirates on Sep 24.
The claim forces a $7-8MM 2027 salary decision for a last-place team.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 2026The Giants claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pirates, who had designated him for assignment earlier in the week. To open a 40-man spot, San Francisco transferred Blade Tidwell to the 60-day injured list.
- Sep 25, 2026Tidwell was diagnosed with a high-grade sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament and recommended for Tommy John surgery, which would make him the Giants' fourth Tommy John case this season. The Giants also placed Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee on the injured list.
- Sep 27, 2026Reports said the claim suggests the Giants are at least considering paying the $7-8MM price tag for 2027, or could look to trade Doval again this offseason. Doval is under team control through 2027 and wants to remain in San Francisco.