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Jun 28 2025Doval struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 13th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting Edgar Quero to ground out to begin the ninth, Doval got Mike Tauchman and Chase Meidroth to chase sliders out of the zone to wrap things up. It was a strong bounce-back effort from the right-hander after he'd been tagged for six runs (five earned) without fanning a batter in his prior two appearances. Since being named the closer by manager Bob Melvin at the end of May, Doval has posted a shaky 5.40 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB over 13.1 innings, but he's converted eight of his nine save chances.
Jun 21 2025Doval earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on three hits in the ninth inning without recording a walk or a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the ninth with a three-run lead and gave up three straight hits before settling down to retire the next three batters and secure the win. While the 27-year-old has converted six of seven save chances in June, he's also allowed five earned runs across 10 appearances. On the season, he's 12-for-15 in save opportunities with a 2.06 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB over 35 innings.
Jun 19 2025Doval picked up the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Guardians, fanning one during a clean ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval is now up to 11 saves for the season, and he continues to be effective in San Francisco's closer role. Since officially being named the club's stopper by manager Bob Melvin on May 28, Doval has converted six of his seven save opportunities and has posted a 2.53 ERA with 13 strikeouts over these last 10.2 innings. However, the hard-throwing right-hander does have a shaky 1.69 WHIP during that period, so he does have some control issues to iron out.
Jun 11 2025Doval picked up his 10th save in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Rockies. He allowed two hits and one walk with no strikeouts over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval had a shaky outing but managed to close out the Rockies after the Giants took a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. Since surrendering two runs and blowing a save against the Padres on June 5, the right-hander has turned in four straight scoreless appearances, including three saves. While control has occasionally been an issue, the flamethrower has been outstanding overall in 2025, pitching to a 1.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 31 innings.
Jun 8 2025Doval picked up the save Sunday against Atlanta, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval surrendered two runs in a blown save against the Padres on Tuesday, but he's bounced back with three consecutive scoreless outings, accumulating six strikeouts during that stretch. The 27-year-old has cashed in on nine of his 12 save chances this season and owns a 1.50 ERA across 30 innings.
Jun 5 2025Doval earned the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Padres, allowing two hits while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After suffering a blown save in his last appearance Tuesday, Doval found himself in trouble again against the Padres, allowing a pair of singles that put the tying and go-ahead runs on base. However, Doval would rebound to strike out Jake Cronenworth for the final out, closing out a one-run Giants victory. Doval's allowed just two runs in his last 22.2 innings while reclaiming the ninth-inning job in San Francisco. His ERA sits at 1.61 on the year with a 0.96 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB across 28 innings while converting eight of 11 save opportunities.
Jun 3 2025Doval allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over one inning to take a blown save in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered Tuesday on a 20.2-inning scoreless streak. He ran into trouble with back-to-back two-out walks, and he then gave up the tying hit, a two-run single, to Manny Machado. Aside from a rough patch in early April, Doval has been lights-out in a high-leverage role for the Giants this year, and that earned him the closer role officially last Wednesday, taking it back from the struggling Ryan Walker. Even with this poor outing, Doval has a 1.67 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB across 27 innings this season. He's added seven saves, seven holds and three blown saves. He should be able to maintain at least some closing duties as long as one bad outing doesn't snowball into a slump.
Jun 1 2025Doval earned a four-out save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one hit and two walks without recording a strikeout while holding Miami scoreless. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval threw just nine strikes on 21 pitches but managed to convert his second save since being named the Giants' closer. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a strong bounce-back campaign, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB across 26 innings.
May 30 2025Doval recorded his sixth save during Friday's 2-0 win over the Marlins after pitching 1.1 innings, allowing no runs or hits, walking one and striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first chance as the official closer of the Giants, Doval was asked to get the team out of a jam in the eighth and then all three outs in the ninth, and he delivered to pick up his sixth save. There haven't been many more dominant pitchers than the 27-year-old lately with his 20th straight scoreless outing bringing his season-long ERA down to 1.07. He's allowed just four hits over that stretch.
May 28 2025Manager Bob Melvin announced Doval as the Giants closer after Wednesday's loss to the Tigers, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Walker opened the season as the club's primary closer, but Doval overcame a bumpy start to work his way into the mix with five saves. The right-hander hasn't recorded any saves since April 24, though he's tallied two wins and six holds in that stretch while being unscored upon in his past 19 appearances. Before faltering with a 4.88 ERA in 2024 and being removed from the closer role, Doval was a reliable ninth-inning option for the Giants with a 2.77 ERA and 69 saves across his first three MLB campaigns.
May 18 2025Doval (3-1) earned the win in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning victory over the Athletics, allowing one walk while striking out two across one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game in the 10th inning, throwing eight of his 14 pitches for strikes and setting up the Giants' offense to secure the win. The 27-year-old hasn't surrendered a run in his last 17 appearances since April 7, yielding just three hits over 16.1 innings during that span. Doval owns a 1.25 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and a 19:8 K:BB with six holds, five saves and two blown saves across 21.2 innings in 23 appearances.
Apr 21 2025Doval earned a save against the Brewers on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants held a comfortable three-run lead when Doval entered in the ninth frame, and the righty reliever worked quickly to end the contest, needing just seven pitches to retire the side in order. He got the save chance in part because Ryan Walker was unavailable after pitching on back-to-back days and throwing 25 pitches in a blown save Sunday. Despite that blow-up, Walker remains the Giants' primary closer, though Doval looks to be first in line for spare save chances given that he's gone 3-for-3 in such opportunities and has a 2.61 ERA overall on the season.
Apr 8 2025Doval (1-1) was charged with the loss Monday, allowing two earned runs on no hits and a walk across one-third of an inning during San Francisco's 2-0 loss to the Reds. He also hit one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval walked the first batter he faced before hitting the second. Both runners came around to score after the right-handed reliever was pulled. The 27-year-old faced three hitters Monday, throwing only three strikes across 11 pitches. Doval has given up all three of his earned runs in the Giants' last two games, logging a 5.06 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 2:3 K:BB over 5.1 frames in six appearances.
Apr 6 2025Doval (1-0) allowed a run on two hits and two walks in one inning Sunday while picking up a win against Seattle. He did not record a strikeout and was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was tagged with a blown save in back-to-back games, but this time he earned a win after the Giants walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning. He coughed up an RBI double to Randy Arozarena in the top of the frame to tie the contest. Ryan Walker was seemingly unavailable Sunday after pitching Friday and Saturday. Doval owns a 1.80 ERA through five innings, but he has struck out only two batters.
Apr 5 2025Doval was charged with three unearned runs on three hits while striking out one over one inning, picking up a blown save during Friday's 10-9 extra-innings win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered Friday's game with a 6-5 lead in the sixth frame and struck out the first batter he faced. The 27-year-old followed the strikeout by allowing two singles, with both runners stealing bases and later coming around to score. On the bright side, Doval escaped the inning with no earned runs. The right-handed reliever has made four appearances this season, recording a 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 2:0 K:BB and two saves across four frames.
Apr 2 2025Doval earned the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Astros, pitching a scoreless inning with no strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval induced three consecutive outs in just 10 pitches during the ninth frame, securing his second save in three appearances this season. The right-hander has yet to allow a hit across three innings in the 2025 campaign, recording a strikeout and no walks. Ryan Walker took over the closing role due to Doval's struggles in the middle of last season, and while Walker will likely continue to receive the bulk of the ninth-inning work, Doval should still remain a key part of the back-end mix in the bullpen.
Mar 30 2025Doval earned the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Reds, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With closer Ryan Walker sidelined by back tightness, Doval stepped in and locked down the save on just 11 pitches. If Walker remains unavailable, the 27-year-old Doval's experience in the role should give him the edge to handle the team's save opportunities moving forward.
Jan 9 2025The Giants and Doval avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.525 million contract Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was eligible for arbitration for the first time. The 27-year-old lost his closer job and was sent to the minors for a while in 2024, finishing with a 4.88 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 78:39 K:BB over 59 frames. However, Doval still boasts nasty stuff and should be a high-leverage arm again for the Giants in 2025 if he can throw enough strikes.
Sep 20 2024Doval earned the save in Friday's 2-1 win at Kansas City while allowing one run on no hits and two walks over one inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Ryan Walker had thrown 35 pitches over the previous two games, including blowing a save via walk-off homer Thursday, Doval was called upon for this save. The former Giants closer looked rusty, as he opened the ninth inning with back-to-back walks. A groundout allowed both runners to move up a base, setting the table for a Garrett Hampson sacrifice fly to drive in the Royals' first run. However, Doval recovered to punch out the next batter, Tommy Pham, to end the game. Since being recalled from Triple-A on Aug. 24, Doval has pitched to a 7.36 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 11 innings. He remains, at best, a secondary option for saves in San Francisco so long as Walker is around.
Sep 15 2024Doval (5-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out one over one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Padres on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval worked the 10th inning but couldn't keep the Padres in check. He had appeared to stabilize his performance after returning from a stint at Triple-A Sacramento in August, but he's faded again in September, allowing nine runs (eight earned) over 6.2 innings this month. Doval is now at a 5.17 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 71:36 K:BB with 22 saves and three holds over 54 innings, but he could be out of the high-leverage picture by the end of the campaign given his current trend.
Sep 13 2024Doval took the loss against the Brewers on Thursday, allowing one run on one walk over one inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval didn't have his best stuff when he took the mound in the seventh inning, issuing a leadoff walk to Willy Adames before then being charged with three wild pitches in the frame -- the latter of which would lead to Adames coming home to give Milwaukee a 1-0 lead. The right-hander is having an awful September as a middle reliever for San Francisco as he's now allowed at least one run in four of six appearances this month, pushing his season-long ERA up to 5.02. He's also allowed runs in back-to-back outings.
Aug 27 2024Doval (5-1) allowed a hit and two walks while striking out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win Tuesday over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval relieved Logan Webb in the sixth inning and quickly got two outs before loading the bases. Doval was able to get Jackson Chourio to fly out, ending the threat and setting the stage for the Giants to pull ahead for good on a Mike Yastrzemski two-run home run in the seventh. Doval hasn't allowed a run over 2.1 innings since he was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, but he has walked three batters in that span. A high walk rate was a big part of what led to his demotion, and it'll continue to keep him out of the biggest spots in games moving forward. For the year, Doval has a 4.47 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 60:32 K:BB across 46.1 innings. He's no threat to Ryan Walker as the Giants' closer at this time.
Aug 24 2024The Giants recalled Doval from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was optioned to Sacramento on Aug. 9 after blowing his fifth save of the season the day prior. He noted Saturday that being sent down to Triple-A "brought me back down to earth... it made me realize what I needed to do to stay up here," per Baggarly. Over his final four minor-league outings, Doval threw 4.2 scoreless innings while recording five strikeouts. He could be called to action during Saturday's game against Seattle after Ryan Walker tossed two innings in Friday's contest.
Aug 21 2024Giants manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that he expects Doval to be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento sometime during the team's Aug. 23-29 road trip, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: What role Doval would fill has not yet been determined, as Ryan Walker has been excellent since taking over the closer role. Since being demoted to Sacramento, Doval has allowed two runs with a 5:1 K:BB over four innings of work. Just one free pass is encouraging to see, as Doval's 13.3 percent walk rate was a major reason why the Giants opted to send him down. When the former closer does rejoin the big-league bullpen, he could work in low-leverage spots initially.
Aug 9 2024The Giants optioned Doval to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision to send Doval to the minors comes after he gave up three earned runs in one inning and was charged with his fifth blown save Thursday. The 27-year-old righty will attempt to get back on track with Sacramento after recording a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through 21.1 innings since June 2. Ryan Walker is likely now the favorite to pitch in save situations for the Giants, and Landen Roupp will come up from Triple-A to replenish San Francisco's bullpen depth.
Aug 8 2024Doval (4-1) was credited with the win Thursday, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks over one inning against the Nationals. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the ninth with a three-run lead but walked two batters which set up Luis Garcia's two-out, two-strike homer to left that tied the game. It was the fifth blown save of the season for Doval, who was then bailed out when the Giants scored four in the top of the 10th to provide him with his fourth win. Doval is now 4-1 with 22 saves on the season, though the three runs allowed lifted his ERA from 4.29 to 4.70 to go along with a 1.61 WHIP and 56 strikeouts over 44 innings.
Aug 5 2024Doval picked up the save in Monday's 4-1 victory over Washington, striking out the side in a clean inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The San Francisco closer locked down his 90th career save with authority, punching out three straight Nationals on just 13 pitches. This outing was a welcome sight for Doval, as he had allowed runs in three of his last five appearances, pitching to an 8.31 ERA with 5:3 K:BB across 4.1 innings. Overall, the 27-year-old flamethrower now sports a 4.29 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 56:26 K:BB in 42 innings this season.
Jul 28 2024Doval allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed two singles to begin the ninth inning. He yielded a run on a groundout but was able to stop the damage there to convert his 20th save of the campaign. Doval has converted six of his seven save chances in July despite allowing four runs over 8.1 innings this month. He's now at a 4.39 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 53:26 K:BB through 41 innings.
Jul 27 2024Doval allowed one hit in a scoreless inning while striking out one to earn a save over Colorado on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered with a three-run lead in the ninth and saw the tying run come up to the plate, but he managed to come out unscathed for the save. It was Doval's 19th save in his 23rd opportunity, a far cry from his league-leading 39 saves last season. The 27-year-old has a 4.28 ERA through 40 innings, but high walk totals have plagued him to the tune of a 1.60 WHIP thus far.
Jul 21 2024Doval issued one walk in a scoreless inning while striking out two batters to earn a save over Colorado on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval made his first appearance since blowing a save in his last outing before the All-Star break. This time, he worked around a two-out walk to secure the 3-2 win. Doval has converted 18 of his 22 save chances but he's blown two of the last six. He lowered his ERA to 4.26 alongside a 51:25 K:BB through 40 appearances.
Jul 14 2024Doval allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval's poor performance didn't stop the Giants from winning, but it made things a bit hairy in the ninth inning. The closer had gone five scoreless innings since his last blown save June 28, though he continues to put too many batters on base. For the season, Doval has a 4.38 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 49:24 K:BB over 37 innings while going 17-for-21 in save chances. If manager Bob Melvin changes his approach to the closer job, Doval could lose some of his save share to Ryan Walker or Tyler Rogers.
Jul 5 2024Doval allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning Friday, striking out one and earning a save over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval put the first two batters of the inning on base but escaped the jam to close out the 4-2 win. It was his third straight save conversion, and he's now 17 for 20 in opportunities this season. Doval has not looked like his usual self, however, as his current ERA and WHIP of 4.04 and 1.54, respectively, are both career highs.
Jul 4 2024Doval allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has converted his first two save chances in July after a tumultuous June. He's allowed one run over his last seven innings, converting four of his five save chances in that span. Overall, he's 16-for-19 in saves with a 4.15 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB through 34.2 innings, though his status as the Giants' closer hasn't been threatened.
Jul 3 2024Doval struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 15th save of the season in a 5-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old right-hander was in peak form, whiffing Adam Duvall with a 100.6 mph cutter to end the game. Doval blew his last save chance Friday, though, and consistency has been an issue for him all year -- through 33.2 innings, he's posted a 4.28 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB, a significant step backward from his ratios the prior two seasons.
Jun 28 2024Doval (3-1) allowed a run on one hit and struck out one over over inning, blowing a save but earning the win Friday over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed a triple to Andy Pages, who came home on a Jason Heyward sacrifice fly that tied the game at 3-3 in the ninth inning. The Giants then got a walk-off home run from Brett Wisely to make Doval the pitcher of record despite his poor outing. He's given up nine runs over nine innings in June, though a pair of four-run meltdowns account for much of that damage. He hasn't been dominant this season with a 4.55 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB while converting 14 of 17 save chances over 31.2 innings.
Jun 27 2024Doval picked up the save over the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing one hit over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the contest with a one-run lead in the ninth and surrendered a leadoff single to Dansby Swanson before retiring the next three batters in succession to secure his 14th save of the campaign. The right-hander has now converted each of his last five save attempts and has allowed only one baserunner over his last three appearances. Doval has also posted at least one strikeout in three consecutive outings.
Jun 17 2024Doval earned a save against the Cubs on Monday, striking out one batter in one perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a one-run lead, and Doval entered in the bottom of the frame to try to slam the door on Chicago. He did so without much trouble, needing just 11 pitches to set down the side in order. The outing helped wash away the sour taste of Doval's outing one day earlier, when he allowed four runs over one-third of an inning in a non-save situation against the Angels. On the season, the closer has racked up 13 saves in 15 chances while posting a 4.71 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB over 28.2 frames.
Jun 12 2024Doval earned the save Wednesday against the Astros, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval's held opponents scoreless in six of his last seven outings while improving to 12-for-14 in save opportunities this year. He lowered his ERA to 3.62 with a 1.54 WHIP and 35:19 K:BB across 27.1 innings.
Jun 8 2024Doval earned the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over Texas, working around a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Things got dicey for Doval in the ninth, as the Rangers got the tying runs into scoring position with two outs. However, the right-hander would coax a flyout off the bat of Leody Taveras to lock down his 11th save of the year and his second in as many days. The 26-year-old Doval lowered his ERA to 3.91 with a 1.58 WHIP and 31:18 K:BB across 25.1 innings this season.
Jun 7 2024Doval struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn a save over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval fired 10 of 15 pitches to quickly retire the Ragners' 3-4-5 hitters in order and finish off the 5-2 win. It was his first appearance since coughing up four runs against the Yankees on June 2. Doval has now converted 10 of his 12 save chances and Friday was his first successful attempt since May 24. Doval lowered his season ERA to 4.07 through 24.1 innings.
Jun 2 2024Doval (2-1) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks in a blown save chance Sunday. He recorded two outs while taking a loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game with a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning and was quickly jumped by the top of the Yankees' lineup. With one out in the inning, he yielded an RBI triple to Anthony Volpe, a go-ahead, two-run shot to Juan Soto and an RBI double to Giancarlo Stanton. Doval had allowed four earned runs over his previous 15.2 innings before Sunday's ugly outing. His ERA shot up from 2.78 to 4.24 with a 30:17 K:BB through 23.1 frames.
May 25 2024Doval gave up a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in the ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants scored six of their runs in the eighth and ninth innings to create the save chance, but Doval very nearly squandered it following a leadoff double by pinch hitter DJ Stewart and a fielding error by Marco Luciano. It was the first earned run the right-hander has allowed since May 8 at Coors Field, and on the season Doval carries a 3.05 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 27:15 K:BB through 20.2 innings while converting nine of 10 save opportunities.
May 22 2024Doval gave up two unearned runs on two hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning Tuesday to blow his first save of the season in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Pirates. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants rolled into the ninth inning with a 6-2 lead, but after Luke Jackson put two runners aboard with one out, Doval got the call and coaxed a potential double-play grounder from Andrew McCutchen, only for Marco Luciano to boot it and pave the way for a Pirates rally. Doval's control has taken a step backward this season, as he has a 15.7 percent walk rate compared to a 9.3 percent mark in 2023, but he still carries a 2.89 ERA to go with his 1.45 WHIP, 25:13 K:BB through 18.2 innings and eight saves.
May 19 2024Doval struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval extended his scoreless streak to 4.1 innings. He needed 17 pitches (10 strikes) Sunday, but he was able to emerge with his eighth save in as many chances this season. The closer has a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB over 18 innings and has also posted a 2-0 record this season. The Giants haven't generated a ton of save opportunities, but Doval has been strong when called upon.
May 16 2024Doval earned the save over the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk over one inning while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game with a three-run lead in the ninth and quickly retired the first two batters on strikes before walking Mookie Betts and surrendering a single to Shohei Ohtani. However, the right-hander was able to get Freddie Freeman to ground out for the final out and notch his seventh save in as many chances. Doval has also recorded two strikeouts in three straight appearances.
May 2 2024Doval earned a save against the Red Sox on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered in the bottom of the ninth frame with a two-run lead and retired the side in order on 14 pitches. He's given up just two runs over 11 innings since a rough season debut against San Diego on March 30. Doval is locked in as the Giants' closer, as he's now 6-for-6 in save opportunities on the campaign.
Apr 28 2024Doval allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work Sunday. He did not record a strikeout but picked up a save against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval retired the first two batters he faced before letting three straight Pirates reach base. He then forced Joey Bart into a game-ending groundout to finish off the 3-2 win. Doval has converted all five of his save chances while registering a 3.38 ERA through 10.2 frames. Sunday was his first save since April 23 against the Mets.
Apr 27 2024Doval (2-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval walked the tightrope in the top of the ninth inning Friday, loading the bases with one out before inducing a double play to escape the jam while keeping the game scoreless. Patrick Bailey then delivered a walk-off three-run home run to give Doval and the Giants the win. Doval has kept runs off the board in seven of his nine appearances this season, earning four saves with a 3.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings.
Apr 24 2024Doval retired both batters he faced with one strikeout to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game with runners on the corners and one out after Tyler Rogers allowed a double and two singles before being replaced. Doval made easy work of both hitters he faced, getting Joey Wendle to strike out before inducing a one-pitch groundout to end the game. The 26-year-old closer has converted all four of his save opportunities thus far and owns a 3.52 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 7.2 innings.
Apr 17 2024Doval retired all three batters he faced with one strikeout to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval faced the heart of Miami's lineup but needed just 13 pitches to retire the side in order for his third save of the year. The right-hander gave up two runs in his first outing of the season, but he has followed up with four straight scoreless appearances and has an 8:1 K:BB during that stretch.
Apr 15 2024Doval picked up the save Monday, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval retired four of the five batters he faced Monday to earn his second save of the campaign. After racking up 39 saves a season ago, Doval has only seen two save chances and has only made four appearances this far. however, he'll likely have opportunities to enhance those numbers with two more games coming against the 3-14 Marlins and a four-game series against the Diamondbacks left this week.
Apr 7 2024Doval allowed one hit in a scoreless inning and punched out three batters to earn a save over the Padres on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval coughed up a two-out single but had no trouble slamming the door to secure the 3-2 win. It was his second straight scoreless appearance and his first save of the 2024 campaign. He got four whiffs on 11 swings and now owns a 5:2 K:BB through 2.2 frames.
Apr 5 2024Doval (1-0) picked up the win Friday, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning during a 3-2 victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants' closer came on in a 2-2 tie at home, so he had no chance at a save, but Doval took care of business in the top of the ninth and got rewarded when Thiaro Estrada walked it off with a double in the bottom of the frame. After racking up 66 saves over the prior two season, Doval is still looking for his first save of 2024.
Mar 3 2024Doval has allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings in Cactus League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants did some minor retooling in the bullpen, but not to a level that would threaten Doval's job security as closer. He had 39 saves in 47 chances last season while pitching to a 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 87:26 K:BB over 67.2 innings. Doval will be supported by Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers primarily in the late innings, while Amir Garrett could also be a factor if he finds consistency with the Giants, though he is on a minor-league deal this spring.
Sep 30 2023Doval allowed a hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval's had some unsteady moments in September, allowing eight runs (three earned) over 10.1 innings, but he's also picked up four saves this month. Saturday's effort earned him his 39th save of the season, guaranteeing Doval a top-three finish in saves across the majors this year. He's also taken eight blown saves while posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 87:26 K:BB through 67.2 innings.
Sep 24 2023Doval (6-6) allowed an unearned run on one hit to take the extra-inning loss Sunday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up a walk-off single to Chris Taylor in the bottom of the 10th inning after the Giants failed to generate a run in their half of the frame. This wasn't a save situation, but it counted as Doval's second loss in his last four outings. He's allowed seven runs (two earned) over 2.2 innings in that short span. The closer has a 3.02 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 85:26 K:BB with 38 saves in 46 chances across 65.2 innings this season.
Sep 22 2023Doval struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval cleaned up Tyler Rogers' mess in the eighth inning, and Tyler Fitzgerald provided some extra cushion with a two-run home run in the ninth. This was Doval's first save since Sept. 10 and his first chance in a week. The right-hander is now at a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 85:26 K:BB through 65.1 innings while collecting 38 saves in 46 chances this season.
Sep 15 2023Doval (6-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk Friday. He recorded just one out and was charged with a blown save and a loss against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was tasked with finishing the 2-1 win but couldn't get the job done. Elehuris Montero knocked an RBI single with one out and a throwing error by Mike Yastrzemski allowed the winning run to come home. Doval yielded just one run over his last 7.2 innings since his last blown save Aug. 23. The 26-year-old now owns a 2.98 ERA with 37 saves in 45 chances this season.
Sep 14 2023Doval (6-4) struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval got the last out of the ninth inning after Tyler Rogers put two on base. In the 10th, Doval was able to keep runs off the board again, allowing LaMonte Wade's sacrifice fly to walk it off for the Giants. Since his shaky stretch in mid-August, Doval has bounced back, allowing just one run over his last 7.2 innings. The 26-year-old is at a 2.86 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 82:25 K:BB with 37 saves in 44 chances over 63 innings this season.
Sep 10 2023Doval allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has picked up three saves in five days after going over a week between opportunities. He allowed a run in his save Friday, but this was a sharper effort for the hard-throwing closer. For the season, he's up to 37 saves in 44 chances with a 2.98 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 81:24 K:BB through 60.1 innings overall.
Sep 8 2023Doval allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed an RBI double to Nolan Jones, but he was able to keep the Giants ahead. Save chances have been sparse for Doval lately with Friday's victory being San Francisco's first win of September. The right-hander is 36-for-43 in save chances with a 3.03 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 80:24 K:BB over 59.1 innings this year.
Aug 28 2023Doval pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has pitched perfect innings on consecutive days to earn saves, bouncing back from a stretch of four straight blown saves over the middle of the month. The right-hander is now 35-for-42 in save chances this year. Closers with poorer results than Doval might have lost their gigs, but manager Gabe Kapler stuck by the hard-throwing reliever. Doval is at a 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 77:24 K:BB through 57.1 innings this season.
Aug 23 2023Doval blew the save Wednesday, allowing three runs on a hit and two walks without recording an out in an 8-6 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval walked the first two batters he faced in the ninth inning before Bryce Harper launched a three-run homer to tie the game 5-5. It's been a brutal stretch for Doval, who's now taken four straight blown saves. He's allowed five runs over his last two appearances while recording just one out in that span. Overall, Doval's ERA is up to 3.09 with a 1.14 WHIP and 75:24 K:BB across 55.1 innings while going 33-for-40 in save chances this season.
Aug 20 2023Doval (5-3) walked one and struck out three over 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win after taking a blown save Sunday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was in the game when Ronald Acuna stole a base and scored on an error, but the run went on Taylor Rogers' line. The Giants then pulled ahead in the ninth inning, and Doval was able to protect the one-run lead. He's earned more wins (three) than saves (two) over his last eight appearances, with each of those wins coming after he was charged with a blown save. Doval has converted 33 of 38 save chances while pitching to a 2.29 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 75:21 K:BB through 55 innings this season as one of the top closers in the league.
Aug 14 2023Doval (4-3) got the win over the Rangers in an extra inning Sunday, but he allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk and struck out one in 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Giants starter Logan Webb was one out away from a complete-game shutout Sunday, but manager Gabe Kapler would not take his chances and called upon Doval to close things out after Webb allowed a two-out double. Doval got what he thought was a game-ending groundball, but Ezequiel Duran beat the throw from Brandon Crawford and the run scored to force an extra inning. Doval worked through some trouble in the extra frame as well and allowed the Rangers to take the lead after he balked home a run following a leadoff single. The 25-year-old was bailed out in the bottom half of the frame after the Giants walked it off and awarded him his second win since the All-Star break. Doval now has two saves and a win in four appearances this month and sits at a 2.36 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 33 saves in 53 games on the year.
Aug 3 2023Doval picked up the save in Thursday's 1-0 win over Arizona. He allowed two hits while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval worked around a pair of singles, inducing a Joc Pederson fly out to end the threat and earn his major-league leading 33rd save. After blowing a save against Boston on July 29, the 26-year-old flamethrower has turned in four consecutive scoreless appearances, allowing three hits while striking out five and issuing zero walks across four innings during that stretch.
Aug 2 2023Doval pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was efficient, throwing eight pitches (six strikes) in the outing. He's tossed three scoreless innings over the last four days, which puts some question into his availability for a potential save situation in Thursday's day game, though the Giants' off day Friday could make that a moot point. Doval is 32-for-35 in save chances with a 2.52 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB through 50 innings as one of the top closers in the majors.
Jul 29 2023Doval (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning, taking a blown save but picking up the win Saturday versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up a two-run, game-tying single to Justin Turner in the top of the ninth inning, but J.D. Davis's walk-off solo home run lifted the Giants to the win. Doval had pitched seven consecutive scoreless innings entering Saturday. Despite the misstep, the closer has a 2.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 63:19 K:BB through 47 innings while converting 31 of 34 save chances this season.
Jul 25 2023Doval struck out three in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has pitched seven scoreless innings in a row, converting a save in each of his seven appearances in that span. He's tossed a perfect inning four times in that stretch, and he retook the major-league lead in saves with his 31st of the season Tuesday. The Giants' closer has a 2.35 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 62:18 K:BB through 46 innings this season.
Jul 19 2023Doval picked up the save Tuesday against the Reds, working around a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a one-out single and a walk, Doval coaxed a double-play ball from Spencer Steer to earn his league-leading 30th save. The 26-year-old righty has emerged as an elite closing option in San Francisco. He's now 30-for-32 in save chances this season with a 2.40 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 59:18 K:BB across 45 innings.
Jul 16 2023Doval gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 28th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old converted his 10th straight save chance and second in as many days coming out of the All-Star break, establishing a new career high in the process after he collected 27 saves in his breakout 2022 campaign. Doval continues to lead the majors in that category, sitting two saves clear of Alexis Diaz and Jordan Romano while posting a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 57:17 K:BB through 43 innings.
Jul 14 2023Doval picked up the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. He allowed one hit without a walk or a strikeout over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Make it 27 saves in 29 chances, more saves than anyone else in baseball. Doval was a deserving All-Star selection, and in an era of bullpen committees, he has full ownership of the ninth in San Francisco. The rest of the Giants' bullpen has eight saves combined this season.
Jul 9 2023Doval struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 26th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander needed only 10 pitches (eight strikes) to wrap things up, striking out pinch-hitters Nolan Jones and Harold Castro en route to his eighth straight successful save conversion. The save allowed Doval to keep pace with Alexis Diaz for the major-league lead, and the Giants' closer is already one short of tying the 27 he recorded in 2022 in his first full season in the majors.
Jul 5 2023Doval struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up four runs over one inning in a non-save situation his last time out, so it was positive to see him back in form Wednesday. He's 25-for-27 in save chances this season, and his steady pitching earned him a spot on the National League's All-Star roster. He's pitched to a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB over 40 innings, though six of the 12 runs he's allowed this year have come over his last 10 appearances.
Jul 3 2023Doval (2-3) allowed four runs on three hits and struck out one without walking a batter in one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a save situation, but Doval allowed the Mariners to rally for a lead in the ninth inning after entering a 2-2 game. This was the first time he's allowed multiple runs since April 14 against the Tigers, when he gave up three unearned runs over 1.2 innings. The bad outing spiked his ERA to 2.77 with a 1.10 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB through 39 innings this season. Given his strong performance and track record of success with 24 saves in 26 tries, this one poor showing is unlikely to cost him closing duties.
Jun 30 2023Doval issued one walk in a scoreless inning Friday, striking out one and earning a save over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval needed just 11 pitches to finish off the 5-4 win. He's now converted six straight save chances after a rare misstep June 16 against the Dodgers. Doval lowered his ERA to a stellar 1.89 ERA with a 53:17 K:BB through 38 frames.
Jun 27 2023Doval struck out three without allowing a baserunner over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the fifth time Doval's been asked to get more than three outs this season, and he's been scored on in just one of those outings. He's given up two runs over 12.1 innings while converting nine saves in June. For the season, Doval owns an excellent 1.95 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB through 37 innings. He's now 23-for-25 in save chances.
Jun 25 2023Doval allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was pitching for the third time in four days, which may explain some of the sloppiness. He was able to work through the danger to earn his 22nd save of the season. Doval hasn't gone on any exceptional scoreless streaks so far, often giving up a run once in every handful of appearances. He's still been a steady reliever with a 2.02 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB over 35.2 innings and just two blown saves on the year. Should a save chance surface Sunday, Taylor Rogers seems like the most likely candidate to close it out, as he threw just seven pitches over one inning to earn the win Saturday in his first appearance since Wednesday.
Jun 24 2023Doval picked up the save in Friday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks. He tossed a perfect inning with no strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval is now tied for third in MLB in total saves this year with 21. The right-hander has allowed only one run in the month of June, and he is on pace to pass his career-high mark of 27 saves that he set last year. The third-year veteran has firmly established himself as one of the better relief pitchers in fantasy at this point.
Jun 21 2023Doval allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has allowed just three baserunners while collecting two saves and a win in three appearances since his June 16 blown save. The right-hander had little trouble Wednesday to secure his 20th save in 22 chances this season. He's been one of the steadier closers in baseball with a 1.87 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB through 33.2 innings on the season.
Jun 18 2023Doval recorded two outs to notch a save against the Dodgers on Sunday. He struck out one while not allowing a hit or walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scott Alexander (hamstring) loaded the bases before Doval came in and escaped the threat. Doval converted 15 straight save chances before blowing an opportunity Friday. With Sunday's performance, he lowered his ERA to 1.99 with a strong 45:14 K:BB and 19 saves through 31.2 innings.
Jun 16 2023Doval allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed four straight batters to reach base, but he was able to limit the damage to one run. The slip-up ended his run of 15 straight save conversions, but he's still 18-for-20 in save chances this season as one of the most effective closers in baseball. Doval has a 2.03 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB through 31 innings this season, and it would likely take an extended run of poor pitching for his ninth-inning role to be challenged.
Jun 15 2023Doval struck out two and worked around a walk in a scoreless inning en route to claiming his 18th save of the season Wednesday in the Giants' 8-5 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants spotted Doval a three-run lead heading into the bottom of the 10th to provide the closer with plenty of cushion as he navigated a relatively low-stress save situation. Doval has now converted 18 of 19 save chances to date to go with sterling ratios (1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 24.4 K-BB%), making him one of the more valuable fantasy closers so far this season.
Jun 12 2023Doval walked two batters and allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless frames while earning a save over the Cardinals on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval wasn't at his best Monday, tossing just 13 of his 27 pitches for strikes, but still managed to pick up his 17th save of the year. He's converted 14 consecutive saves since the start of May while dropping his season ERA to 1.86 through 29 frames. During that stretch, he's allowed just two earned runs with a 26:6 K:BB over 18 innings.
Jun 8 2023Doval picked up the save Thursday against Colorado, logging a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has converted his last 12 save opportunities, improving to 16-for-17 on the season. He's allowed just two earned runs in that span (16.2 innings) while striking out 26. The 25-year-old Doval has been a top-tier closing option this season -- his ERA is down to 1.95 with a 0.94 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB through 27.2 innings.
Jun 7 2023Doval struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval's last two appearances came in non-save situations. He was able lock down his 15th save of the campaign with just 12 pitches. He's converted all 12 of his save chances since the start of May, and the Giants' improved play in recent weeks has allowed him to get more looks. For the season, the hard-throwing righty has a 2.03 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB over 26.2 innings.
May 28 2023Doval picked up the save during Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Brewers, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in which he allowed one hit. He recorded one strikeout and didn't issue a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a leadoff double to Brian Anderson, Doval retired three straight batters to record his 14th save. The right-hander is 11-for-11 in save opportunities during May, sporting a 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB during that stretch (12.2 innings). Doval is now second in the MLB in saves behind Emmanuel Clase (17) and remains an elite fantasy option given his stellar strikeout numbers.
May 24 2023Doval struck out the side and hit a batter while earning the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Twins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval made easy work in the ninth and has now converted all 10 of his save chances in May. He's struck out at least two batters in seven of his last 10 appearances and sports an 0.77 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and an absurd 19:4 K:BB over 11.2 innings this month.
May 21 2023Doval allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out one in one inning to earn a save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval wasn't particularly sharp, but he had a three-run cushion when he entered the contest. He's allowed multiple baserunners in two of his last four outings, but he's still converted nine straight save attempts in an otherwise solid May. The closer has 12 saves overall, and he's pitched to a 2.08 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB through 21.2 innings this season.
May 17 2023Doval picked up the save Wednesday against the Phillies. He didn't allow a run but did surrender a hit and a walk while striking out one in an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval only allowed one hit, but a walk and a hit batter loaded the bases with two outs. He struck out Trae Turner with a slider to finish the game and collect his 11th save. The Giants' closer has been lights out in May, converting all eight save opportunities and striking out 13 across 8.2 innings.
May 16 2023Doval allowed a run on one hit and struck out two without issuing a walk in one inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up a two-out solo home run to Kyle Schwarber, but bounced back to strike out J.T. Realmuto to end the contest. The homer was the first run Doval has allowed in eight outings in May. He's converted saves in seven of those appearances while adding a 12:3 K:BB. The Giants' closer has a 2.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 27:9 K:BB and 10 saves in 11 chances over 18.2 innings this season.
May 15 2023Doval picked up the save Monday against the Phillies. He didn't allow a run and walked one batter in 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered with two on and two outs in the eighth and promptly struck out Alec Bohm. Doval hadn't pitched in two days, allowing the Giants to get 25 pitches out of him Monday. The righty has locked up nine of his 10 save chances and has punched out 25 batters in 17.2 innings.
May 9 2023Doval struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval retired the side on 13 pitches to lock down his eighth save of the season. He's allowed just two walks while striking out six over 4.2 innings in five appearances in May. The closer is 8-for-9 in save chances this season, and he has a 2.30 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB through 15.2 innings.
May 6 2023Doval picked up the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over Milwaukee. He failed to record a strikeout over a perfect two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval picked up his fourth consecutive save, marking his fourth straight appearance without allowing a hit after blowing a save on April 30. After tallying 27 saves last season, Doval is providing plenty of fantasy value through 15 appearances, tying for the seventh most saves in MLB to go along with an 11.66 K/9.
May 3 2023Doval picked up the save Wednesday against the Astros. He allowed a while logging a strikeout over one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has earned saves in back-to-back games against the Astros, improving to 5-for-6 in save opportunities this season. The 25-year-old closer has been solid of late, allowing just one run in his last six appearances (five innings). Doval's ERA is down to 2.77 with a 1.23 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB through his first 13 innings this season.
May 2 2023Doval picked up the save in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Astros. He struck out one and allowed no runs in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval struck out Yordan Alvarez to finish off a perfect ninth inning. The Giants' closer has struck out 16 across 12 innings of work this season. Doval's ERA sits at a solid 3.00, but his WHIP is a career-high 1.25.
Apr 30 2023Doval was charged with a blown save Sunday versus the Padres, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed a runner inherited from Tyler Rogers to score in the eighth inning, and the Giants were unable to bounce back. A two-run double from Matt Carpenter also put a run on Doval's line. It's the first blown save of the season for Doval, who has also gone 1-2 with three saves through 11 appearances. He has a 3.27 ERA, but his 1.36 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB through 11 innings are at least somewhat concerning marks.
Apr 27 2023Doval picked up a save against the Cardinals on Wednesday, walking one batter and keeping St. Louis off the scoreboard over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't look like Doval would be needed with San Francisco up 7-2 entering the ninth, but Sean Hjelle gave up two walks and a double to yield a run and allow the tying run to get to the on-deck circle with just one out. Doval was summoned from the bullpen and walked Lars Nootbaar to begin his outing, but he escaped the jam by getting Paul Goldschmidt to bounce into a game-ending double play. Doval's performance earned him his third save of the campaign, two of which have come over his past three appearances.
Apr 1 2023Doval collected his first save of the season in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, giving up one run on two hits and two walks in the ninth inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't pretty, but after allowing a run with one out, Doval induced a double play from Giancarlo Stanton to escape his jam. The right-hander recorded 27 saves in 2022 while emerging as an elite high-leverage arm for the Giants and he likely has some leash in the closer role, but if Doval continues to struggle, manager Gabe Kapler has other options he can turn to in the ninth.
Mar 18 2023Doval has allowed one run over three appearances so far in his Cactus League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has allowed four hits without issuing a walk, and has picked up four strikeouts. The right-hander is expected to serve as the closer for the Giants in 2023, and while there have been some hiccups in his short professional career, his stuff suggests he has the potential to be one of the best relievers in baseball.
Feb 19 2023Giants president Farhan Zaidi said Jan. 12 that Doval will enter the 2023 season as the team's primary closer, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval overtook Jake McGee early last season as the Giants' preferred end-game option and ultimately finished the campaign earning 27 of the team's 39 saves while pitching to a 2.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 80:30 K:BB in 67.2 innings. San Francisco made a few cosmetic changes to its bullpen over the offseason, but the most notable of the new pickups -- Taylor Rogers -- lost hold of the closing role in San Diego in 2022 after a string of blown saves and will likely have to settle for setup duties to begin his tenure with the Giants. Though Gabe Kapler displayed some tendencies to take a committee approach to the closer's role earlier in his managerial career, Doval's performance in 2022 in addition to the lack of high-quality alternatives is probably enough to make the 25-year-old one of the more stable sources for saves heading into fantasy drafts.
Sep 29 2022Doval retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jharel Cotton and John Brebbia both struggled in the ninth inning, but Doval was able to escape with a save when he got Ezequiel Tovar to ground out. Considering Doval had allowed a run in each of his last two outings, this was a positive showing. He's up to 27 saves in 30 attempts while maintaining a 2.57 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 80:30 K:BB through 66.2 innings this year.
Sep 25 2022Doval picked up the save Sunday against Arizona. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game up 3-1 but allowed a leadoff double to Christian Walker, who later scored on a sacrifice fly to trim the lead to 3-2. The closer then struck out Corbin Carroll to end the game and record his 26th save of the season. Sunday was the first time that Doval has allowed a run to score in September, and he is now 8-for-8 in save opportunities in the month.
Sep 23 2022Doval earned the save during Friday's 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was granted the save chance after San Francisco took the lead in the top of the ninth and was able to work around a two-out Josh Rojas single to convert his seventh straight save opportunity. The 25-year-old has been lights out in September, permitting just eight baserunners and no runs compared to 13 strikeouts in 10.2 innings across 10 appearances while recording seven saves and two wins. The solid stretch has reduced Doval's ERA from 2.85 to 2.38.
Sep 22 2022Doval allowed a hit and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval allowed a two-out hit but still successfully maintained a three-run lead to earn his 24th save of the season. He's now turned in nine consecutive scoreless appearances -- spanning 9.2 innings -- while maintaining a 12:1 K:BB. That stretch has added to Doval's excellent sophomore campaign, as he has a 2.42 ERA across 63.1 frames while blowing only three save chances.
Sep 20 2022Doval (6-6) allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning, earning the extra-inning win over the Rockies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has yet to allow a run in September, tossing 8.2 scoreless innings with an 11:1 K:BB across eight appearances this month. His outing Monday kept the score tied at 7-7 before Thairo Estrada put the Giants ahead for good with a three-run home run in the 10th inning. Doval's ending an up-and-down year on a positive note -- he now has a 2.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 75:27 K:BB while adding 23 saves through 62.1 innings.
Sep 14 2022Doval tossed a perfect inning, striking out three batters on his way to a save in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was tasked with protecting a three-run lead the top of the ninth inning, punching out all three batters he faced in order. The save was his 23rd of the 2022 campaign and fifth in September, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings in six appearances during the month so far. Doval is now 23-for-26 on save opportunities this year and owns a 2.54 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 72 strikeouts over 60.1 frames in 60 appearances.
Sep 11 2022Doval earned the save during Sunday's 4-2 win against the Cubs, allowing one hit and hitting a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings. He failed to record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was brought in with two on and two out in the eighth inning and was able to escape the jam before navigating two baserunners in the ninth with the help of a double play. The 25-year-old flamethrower has now posted five straight scoreless outings and has allowed an earned run in only one of his last 15 appearances, lowering his ERA from 3.21 to 2.58 with the effective stretch. His 22 saves rank 13th in MLB.
Sep 10 2022Doval allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval turned in his fourth straight scoreless outing, spanning 4.1 innings with three saves and a win in that stretch. He's given up only four runs (two earned) in 15 innings since the start of August, despite a 14:8 K:BB in that span. For the season, the Giants' closer has 21 saves, a 2.64 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 69:26 K:BB through 58 innings overall.
Sep 5 2022Doval allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval pitched for the third day in a row, but he was still effective. He threw 10 of 15 pitches for strikes in this outing and limited the damage to a two-out single by Miguel Vargas. During his recent stretch of usage, Doval has throw 3.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. The closer is 20-for-23 in save chances this year while maintaining a 2.68 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 68:26 K:BB across 57 innings.
Sep 4 2022Doval (5-6) allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and earned the win Sunday over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval kept the game tied at 3-3 in the top of the ninth inning, setting the stage for Wilmer Flores' walkoff two-run home run in the bottom of the frame. Doval continues to pitch fairly well, as he's allowed four runs (two earned) across 13 innings since the start of August. The Giants' closer owns a 2.73 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 66:26 K:BB while converting 19 of 22 save chances through 56 innings this season.
Sep 3 2022Doval picked up the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over Philadelphia. He struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler called upon Doval with the tying run at third base in the eighth inning, and Doval struck out Matt Vierling swinging to end the threat. He then retired the side in order in the ninth to secure his 19th save of the season. Doval blew a save chance in his final appearance of August and has lost out on chances to others here and there throughout the campaign, but he's pitched well in the primary role (2.78 ERA, 19-for-22 in save opportunities).
Aug 27 2022Doval allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with a strikeout in 1.1 innings, taking a blown save in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval escaped the two-on, two-out situation he inherited from John Brebbia in the eighth inning. In the ninth, Doval ran into his own trouble, allowing a pair of run-scoring, two-out singles to take his first blown save since May 31. Prior to Saturday, he'd gone 10.1 innings without giving up an earned run. The Giants' closer owns a 2.85 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 64:26 K:BB through 53.2 innings. He's 18-for-21 in save chances while adding two holds and a 4-6 record in 54 appearances.
Aug 23 2022Doval pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out a batter on his way to a save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he quickly ran into some trouble. After getting Riley Greene to ground out to open the frame, the closer allowed two consecutive hits before walking Eric Haase to load the bases with one out. Fortunately, Doval was able to get Miguel Cabrera to strike out before inducing a game-ending ground out by Harold Castro, finishing the outing unscathed. The save was his 18th of the season and he has now converted 10 straight opportunities. Doval has now gone 10 straight appearances without allowing an earned run, lowering his ERA from 3.21 to 2.58 over that stretch.
Aug 20 2022Doval (4-6) took the loss during Saturday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Rockies, allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk in 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval delivered a clean ninth inning on seven pitches to send the game to extras before surrendering a walkoff Brendan Rodgers single with one out in the 10th. The outing accounted for the 25-year-old's first negative result in his last eight appearances and first loss since July 14. He failed to record a strikeout for the first time since July 29 though he's still whiffed an impressive 61 batters in 50.1 innings.
Aug 14 2022Doval (4-5) earned the win during Sunday's 8-7 victory over Pittsburgh, allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk in one inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was brought in for the ninth inning of a 6-6 game despite pitching Friday and Saturday and found himself in a two-on one-out jam after a Bryan Reynolds single and Ben Gamel walk. A subsequent infield single and Evan Longoria throwing error allowed Reynolds to score while Gamel was thrown out at the plate. Doval struck out Oneil Cruz to end the frame and became the victor when San Francisco walked it off in the bottom of the inning. The 25-year-old tossed 44 pitches across three appearances this weekend, during which he allowed four baserunners and an unearned run while striking out three across three innings.
Aug 13 2022Doval walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning, earning the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Offense was at a premium Saturday, and Doval made sure the Giants' lead help with a solid performance. He's pitched six consecutive scoreless innings in his last six appearances, and he's picked up saves in his last four outings. The closer owns a 2.81 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 60:20 K:BB with 17 saves in 19 chances through 48 innings this season.
Aug 12 2022Doval struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval cruised through this outing, needing just nine pitches to earn his 16th save of the season. He's earned saves in his last three outings, and he hasn't allowed a run in his last five innings. The closer has a 2.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB through 47 innings this year.
Aug 8 2022Doval struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Padres on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval faced the toughest section of San Diego's lineup and had no difficulty retiring Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Josh Bell in order. The 25-year-old flamethrower has posted a 2.77 ERA while converting all seven of his save opportunities since his last blown chance May 31. On the year, Doval is sporting a 2.93 ERA and a 58:19 K:BB through 46 innings.
Aug 7 2022Doval picked up the save Sunday in Oakland, striking out one and allowing a walk and a hit in the ninth inning of a 6-4 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval got into trouble to start the inning with two on and only one out but managed to strike out Seth Brown and get Jed Lowrie to groundout to end it. It was his 14th save in 16 attempts this season and just his second save since the beginning of July. The lack of saves recently has more to do with the Giants slumping than Doval's performance as he's posted a 3.09 ERA and 17:6 K:BB since the beginning of July. For the season, the 25-year-old has a 3.00 ERA, matching his rate from last season, and a solid 57:19 K:BB in 45 innings.
Jul 28 2022Doval allowed a hit and struck out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Doval's second appearance since the All-Star break -- the Giants' seven-game losing streak entering Thursday had limited the need for manager Gabe Kapler to deploy the closer. Through 8.1 innings in July, Doval's been a little shaky, allowing four runs (two earned), eight hits and four walks while racking up 12 strikeouts. He's 13-for-15 in save chances with a 2.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB across 41.2 innings this season. This was the 25-year-old's first save in a month.
Jul 14 2022Doval (3-5) allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in two innings, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has allowed a run in four of his last five outings, though two of those four runs were unearned in extra-inning losses. He gave up an RBI single to Jonathan Davis in the 10th inning of Thursday's contest. Doval's recent struggles are a little concerning -- he hasn't logged a save since June 28, though the Giants' slump has been a factor in that as much as his own shaky pitching. He still has a 3.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB in 38.2 innings across 39 appearances while adding 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves.
Jul 7 2022Doval allowed a run on one hit and three walks while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was brought in to protect a three-run lead, but he instead allowed four of the six batters he faced to get aboard. He left the game with the bases loaded, and Sam Long was able to strike out Jordan Luplow to close out the game. Doval hasn't been terribly plagued by walks this year, but he's allowed seven of them in his 11 innings after a nearly month-long stretch without issuing a free pass. He owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 43:16 K:BB, 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves through 35.2 innings this season as the Giants' main closer.
Jul 1 2022Doval (2-4) took the loss Friday versus the White Sox, allowing an unearned run on two hits while striking out two and walking none in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Doval's own error that allowed Gavin Sheets to get aboard with one out. Doval struck out Yoan Moncada after that, but allowed a pair of two-out singles that led to a run. The Giants' offense wasn't able to do anything in the bottom of the ninth, leaving the right-hander with the loss. He's surrendered four runs (three earned) in his last five innings. Doval has a 2.88 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB across 34.1 innings while adding 12 saves, a hold and two blown saves in 35 outings.
Jun 28 2022Doval walked one and struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominic Leone got into trouble in the eighth inning, but Doval was able to bail him out by striking out Jonathan Schoop with the bases loaded. Doval issued his walk in the ninth, then escaped the jam by getting Javier Baez to ground into a double play. This was Doval's first save since June 18, as he'd seen three straight non-save situations. The hard-throwing righty has a 2.97 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 33.1 innings. He's added 12 saves, two blown saves, one hold and a 3-2 record while serving as the Giants' top high-leverage arm.
Jun 21 2022Doval (2-3) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered a 1-1 game in the ninth inning, but he pitched himself into trouble with a walk and a single. He gave up a two-out walkoff single to Orlando Arcia to end the close game. Doval's scoreless streak came to a close at 8.2 frames. The Giants' closer has been mostly steady in June while maintaining a 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB while logging 11 saves in 13 chances. This was likely a bump in the road for the right-hander, but he had a stretch in late May and early June of allowing runs in four straight appearances, so it will be important that he doesn't let this turn into a slump.
Jun 19 2022Doval pitched a clean ninth inning to pick up the save in a 7-5 win over the Pirates on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a dominant inning for Doval, who didn't allow a baserunner and threw nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. The game ended on a nasty 100.8 mph cutter to Daniel Vogelbach, which caught him looking for strike three. Doval has now converted 11 of 13 save chances so far this season, and he boasts a 10.4 K/9 rate, which is appropriate for a shutdown closer.
Jun 17 2022Doval pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carlos Rodon threw eight shutout innings before Doval closed out the contests. The right-hander needed just 11 pitches (seven strikes) to retire Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and Michael Chavis in order. Doval's scoreless streak is up to 7.2 innings, a span in which he's allowed just two hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. He's 10-for-12 in saves chances with a 2-2 record, one hold, a 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB across 28.1 innings overall as the Giants' primary closer.
Jun 14 2022Doval walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to convert the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval walked Carlos Santana before retiring the next three batters in order. This was Doval's first save since May 30 -- he picked up a hold, a blown save and two wins in his last eight outings, and his scoreless streak is up to 6.2 innings. He owns a 2.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB across 27.1 innings while converting nine of 11 save chances this year. Doval remains the Giants' top options for saves, though Jake McGee and Jose Alvarez have also closed out games in June.
Jun 12 2022Doval (2-2) was credited with the win Saturday versus the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out two in two-thirds of a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sam Long started the game with three scoreless innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen. While Tyler Rogers was effective in two scoreless innings, Doval was rewarded with the win for escaping a two-on, one-out jam in the eighth inning before Jose Alvarez converted the save. Through 25.1 innings, Doval owns a 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 29:10 K:BB, eight saves and a hold. He remains the Giants' top high-leverage arm, though games like Saturday's serve as a reminder that manager Gabe Kapler doesn't adhere strictly to defined roles for his relievers.
Jun 9 2022Doval (1-2) earned the win Wednesday, striking out one in a perfect inning versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was brought in for the 10th inning and kept the game tied. He got the win when the Giants scored the winning run in their half of the frame. After a shaky stretch to end May that seeped into June saw him allow seven runs (four earned) in five innings, he's bounced back with three straight scoreless appearances. The right-hander has a 3.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 26:9 K:BB, eight saves and two blown saves through 23.2 innings this season.
May 31 2022Doval was charged with the blown save during Tuesday's 7-4 win against the Giants after giving up an unearned run on a hit over two-thirds of an inning. He had one strikeout and did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old pitched Tuesday for the third straight day and picked up his second blown save of the season, though it was a tough draw as all it took to score the designated runner from second base was a two-out single. Doval is 8-for-10 in save chances and has a 3.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 25:9 K:BB through 20 innings this year.
May 30 2022Doval earned a save after he pitched one inning, surrendering an unearned run while striking out a batter in Monday's 5-4 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called upon to protect a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the 10th inning, Doval allowed the inherited runner on second to score via a one-out sacrifice fly by Alec Bohm, but he held on to strike out Mickey Moniak to end the contest immediately after. The right-hander now has eight saves on the season, converting eight consecutive opportunities after blowing a save April 8 versus the Marlins. Doval has been a little shaky lately, giving up five runs (three earned) over his last 3.2 innings, but he still remains the favorite for saves with the Giants moving forward.
May 29 2022Doval allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in one inning during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the game with a four-run lead in the ninth inning. He gave up a two-run home run to Albert Almora before finishing off the appearance. Doval hasn't converted a save since May 17, pitching just three times since then and allowing four runs (three earned). The right-hander owns a 3.44 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB across 18.1 innings. He's logged seven saves and an 0-2 record while serving as one of the Giants' top closing options.
May 21 2022Doval (0-2) took the loss during Friday's 8-7 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits with one strikeout in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was brought in to pitch the 10th inning of a tie game and surrendered two hits within the first three batters to put San Francisco in a two-run hole it couldn't crawl out of. The 24-year-old has dropped both tie games he's entered this month, though he's been lights out when given a lead. Doval now possesses a 2.70 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and nine walks in 16.2 innings across 16 appearances.
May 18 2022Doval picked up the save, allowing two walks and striking out one in the ninth inning of a 10-7 win Tuesday in Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval retired the first two hitters on six pitches before walking consecutive batters. C.J. Cron then looped a fly ball to centerfield and Austin Slater made a nice play to end the threat and the game. Since allowing three runs in a blown save on Opening Day, Doval has been stellar, giving up just one run in 14.2 innings and converting all seven save opportunities.
May 16 2022Doval earned the save against the Rockies on Monday, tossing a scoreless inning during which he allowed one walk and struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Giants pulled ahead with a run in the top of the ninth frame, Doval was asked to protect the lead against the heart of the Rockies' order. He walked C.J. Cron with one out but retired the following two batters to close out the contest. Doval extended his streak of appearances with at least one strikeout to 13 games, and he converted his sixth consecutive save opportunity. He appears to be firmly entrenched in his role as San Francisco's closer.
May 8 2022Doval issued one walk in a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two and earning a save over the Cardinals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval worked around a two-out walk to secure his fifth save of the season and first since April 25. He brought his ERA back down to 2.84 alongside an 18:6 K:BB through 12.2 innings. The 24-year-old has converted each of his five save chances since blowing an opportunity in his first appearance of the year.
May 7 2022Doval (0-1) took the loss during Friday's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval recorded the final out of a tie game in the eighth with runners on first and third but surrendered a run on two hits in the ninth to fall in line for the loss. It was only the third multi-inning appearance during the 24-year-old's brief career, though he was able to escape with only 16 pitches despite facing six batters and recording two strikeouts. Doval holds a 3.09 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 16 strikeouts in 11.2 innings, but only has four saves with the most recent coming nearly two weeks ago on April 25th.
Apr 25 2022Doval struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Monday night against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval looked shaky for a moment against his first batter of the night, firing three straight balls before battling back to retire Hunter Renfroe on a flyout to center. He would then register a strikeout and a groundout to end the contest. Doval benefitted from the Giants taking a late lead in this one, as San Francisco deployed Jake McGee in the bottom of the eighth in a game where McGee would give up the lead, and Doval ended up receiving the save opportunity following a two-run blast in the top of the ninth by the Giants. While Doval figures to continue to share save chances with McGee going forward, he does lead the club with four saves to McGee's two.
Apr 24 2022Doval allowed one hit and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval had a three-run cushion to work with, though he was never in danger. He allowed a single to the second batter he faced, but he still needed only 16 pitches to record his third save of the season. Doval is sharing save chances with Jake McGee, though he has now turned in six consecutive scoreless outings to make his case for a larger share of the closer role.
Apr 15 2022Doval allowed a hit in a shutout inning Friday, striking out one and earning a save against the Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Ramirez knocked a one-out double but Doval was able to shut the threat down and preserve the 4-1 win. He's now earned a save in back-to-back outings and has a 4.1 inning scoreless streak after coughing up three runs and blowing a chance against Miami on April 8. The 24-year-old is sporting a 5.06 ERA with a 5:2 K:BB.
Apr 13 2022Doval allowed a hit, a walk, and a hit batsman in one inning while striking out two to earn his first save in a 2-1 win Wednesday over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After loading the bases with two outs, Doval struck out Matt Beaty to end the game. It was his first save opportunity since his Opening Day blown save. Of the three save opportunities the Giants have had so far, Doval has been called upon twice with Dominic Leone receiving the other chance. Doval has now pitched in four of the first five games and, while it's unclear who the primary closer for San Francisco is, he is certainly in the mix.
Apr 8 2022Doval gave up three runs on three hits in one inning during Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Tyler Rogers had gotten the final two outs of the seventh inning and Jake McGee worked a scoreless eighth to protect a Giants lead, Doval got the call for the team's first save opportunity of the season. The young right-hander blew it in spectacular fashion, with Miami's rally being capped by a two-run blast from Jazz Chisholm, but San Francisco was able to tie it back up in the bottom of the ninth and win it in the 10th to take Doval off the hook for a loss. Manager Gabe Kapler suggested late in spring training that McGee would get most of the saves this season, and Friday's performance didn't do much for Doval's chances of changing that.
Mar 17 2022Doval will be part of the Giants' closer committee in 2022, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler often uses the modern approach to the ninth inning, deploying a committee instead of having one designated closer. Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers will also get work in late-inning situations this season, but Doval is less of a known quantity. The 24-year-old right-hander averaged 98.7 mph on his fastball last season while posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB across 27 innings. His hard-throwing ways are well-suited to closing games out even if he's the least experienced of the three relievers most likely to earn saves for the Giants.
Oct 12 2021Doval logged two perfect innings while striking out one en route to the save in Monday's Game 3 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval finished the regular season with 17-straight appearances without allowing an earned run, striking out 27 in 17.1 innings over that stretch. He will be a trendy mid-round closer option in 2022 redraft roto leagues.
Oct 2 2021Doval struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save over San Diego on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander needed only 11 pitches (eight of which were strikes) to set the Padres down in order and register his third save in four days. Over that stretch, he has struck out five batters and allowed only one baserunner over three scoreless frames. Doval's dominance in his brief time as the team's closer could provide some intrigue with Jake McGee (oblique) -- who has done well as the team's primary closer throughout the campaign -- on the verge of being activated.
Sep 30 2021Doval earned the save against Arizona on Wednesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was called upon to protect a 1-0 lead in a contest with significant playoff implications. The rookie handled the high-pressure situation with ease, needing only 10 pitches to set the side down in order. With Jake McGee (oblique) on the injured list, Doval has stepped up to record the save each of the past two days. His opportunity has been well-earned, as the right-hander has yet to allow a run while registering an impressive 16:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings in September.
Sep 28 2021Doval pitched a scoreless ninth inning on his way to a save in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed one hit and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was called upon to close this one out after Tyler Rogers pitched the eighth. He allowed a one-out double to Geraldo Perdomo but set down the next two batters to end the contest. The save was the first of Doval's young career. Since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sept. 5, he has tossed 11.1 scoreless innings while striking out 14 with a 4-0 record and now a save.
Sep 26 2021Doval (5-1) fired a perfect eighth inning, striking out all three batters to earn the win over the Rockies on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the eighth inning in a tie game. He struck out the side to maintain the tie and the Giants scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to give him the win. The 23-year-old has a 3.52 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in 23 innings this season. Since rejoining the major-league club, he hasn't allowed any runs in 10.1 innings spanning 11 appearances.
Sep 23 2021Doval (4-1) struck out a batter in a clean inning to earn the win over the Padres on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval relieved Scott Kazmir with bases loaded and nobody out in the fifth and was able to escape without any damage done to put himself in line for the win. He got Manny Machado to strike out before inducing an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play from Tommy Pham. The 23-year-old righty has 11 straight scoreless outings and has picked up three wins this month. For the year, Doval owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB over 21 innings.
Sep 18 2021Doval (3-1) earned the win in extra innings Friday against Atlanta after tossing a scoreless 11th inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval only needed seven pitches to get the job done en route to his third win of the season. He's yet to allow a run in six appearances this month, posting a 7:3 K:BB through 5.2 innings in that span.
Sep 11 2021Doval allowed a hit in one-third of an inning and earned the win Friday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the final out of the sixth inning to keep the game tied at 1-1, and San Francisco's offense took over in the seventh. Doval owns a 5.65 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 14.1 innings this year. With the rotation thin on healthy arms, Doval could see a small uptick in work.
Sep 5 2021Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval had a one-game stint in the majors in mid-August and will rejoin the big-league roster. There's a strong likelihood the 24-year-old pitches during Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers since manager Gabe Kapler is employing a second consecutive bullpen game due to injuries in the starting rotation.
Aug 13 2021Doval was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval was called up Tuesday, and he allowed a hit and no walks while striking out four in two scoreless innings Thursday against the Rockies. He's recorded a 5.33 ERA in 25.1 relief innings in the minors and will head back to Triple-A after Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
Aug 10 2021Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval will rejoin the Giants on Tuesday after spending the past two months in the minors. The 24-year-old has a 7.59 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 10.2 big-league innings this season.
Jun 7 2021Doval was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just two days. He didn't get into a game, so is ERA remains at 7.59 on the season. He could return throughout the year when the Giants need an extra arm.
Jun 5 2021Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval made his big-league debut in mid-April and made 13 relief appearances before getting demoted in late May. He struggled to a 7.59 ERA and 1.59 WHIP while walking 12.0 percent of opposing batters. Scott Kazmir was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
May 21 2021Doval was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie righty has a bright future in relief, but he registered a 7.59 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 10.2 innings. Nick Tropeano was added to the big-league bullpen in a corresponding move.
May 16 2021Doval allowed two runs on two hits, a walk and a hit by pitch with one strikeout in one-third of an inning in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh. He was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander entered the seventh inning with two outs on the board, but he quickly lost control. He allowed two inherited runners to score and then surrendered a game-tying two-run double to Jacob Stallings. Doval has plenty of power in his arm, but the control isn't there yet. The 23-year-old has an 8.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB across 9.2 innings. He's taken three blown saves and added five holds in 12 outings.
May 14 2021Doval allowed a run on two hits in one inning to earn a hold in Thursday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up a solo home run to Will Craig in the eighth inning, but that was the extent of the damage. The 23-year-old Doval has now allowed an alarming four homers in 9.1 innings. He's at a 6.75 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB with five holds and two blown saves in 11 outings. San Francisco has a number of steadier options in the bullpen -- Doval could be limited to lower-leverage assignments until he can keep the ball in the yard.
May 8 2021Doval (1-1) pitched a perfect seventh inning with one strikeout to earn the win Friday over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval had allowed five runs over his three previous outings, but he locked things down Friday. An Austin Slater solo shot in the bottom of the seventh put San Francisco ahead, and that lead stood to give Doval his first major-league win. The 23-year-old has a 7.04 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, three holds and two blown saves across nine appearances spanning 7.2 innings.
May 4 2021Doval (0-1) allowed two runs on two hits and also allowed an inherited runner to score without recording an out as he took the loss in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered with a one-run lead to protect, but he gave up a single to C.J. Cron and a walkoff three-run home run to Charlie Blackmon. The loss was the first decision of Doval's career. The hard-throwing right-hander now owns an 8.10 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 6.2 innings. He has three holds and two blown saves in eight appearances. Doval has given up three home runs -- he'll need to keep the ball in the park to produce more consistently positive results.
Apr 29 2021Doval pitched one inning and allowed an inherited runner to score with one walk to earn a hold in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval entered the contest after starter Alex Wood got into trouble by allowing the first four batters in the seventh inning to reach base. The 23-year-old Doval allowed one inherited runner to score on a double play before escaping the jam. The right-hander is up to three holds and a blown save in five appearances. He also has a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB across his first five major-league innings.
Apr 21 2021Doval allowed a run on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in one inning during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies. He was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval gave up a game-tying solo shot to Bryce Harper in the seventh inning. The 23-year-old Doval has four strikeouts and two holds in three outings. He's allowed two hits, a walk and a run. The right-hander will likely see most of his work in the middle innings as he adjusts to the major-league level.
Apr 18 2021Doval struck out two batters and pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval made his major-league debut Sunday. The hard-throwing right-hander struck out Jesus Aguilar on three pitches, then got Garrett Cooper to ground out before fanning Adam Duvall. The 23-year-old Doval spent the bulk of 2019 at High-A San Jose, where he had a 3.83 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB across 56.1 innings, all as a reliever. His fastball registered as high as 98 mph Sunday -- if he can show strong command, he may stick around the big club for a while.
Apr 16 2021Doval was recalled by the Giants on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has yet to pitch above High-A, but he's produced strong numbers in the lower minors, recording a 3.31 ERA and a 33.7 percent strikeout rate in 163.1 innings of relief. He'll likely be used in low-leverage situations due to his lack of upper-minors experience. Johnny Cueto (lat) landed in the injured list in a corresponding move.
Mar 15 2021The Giants optioned Doval to their minor-league camp Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doval has yet to pitch above the High-A level, so he likely wasn't a serious candidate to break camp with the Giants. After losing a year of development time due to the cancellation of the 2020 minor-league season, Doval will likely begin the upcoming campaign at Double-A Richmond.