Yankees Reliever Camilo Doval Allows Grand Slam but Holds Strong Splits Against Right-Handed Hitters

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Camilo Doval gave up a grand slam to Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi on the first pitch he threw in the eighth inning Thursday night, breaking a 1-1 tie. 419 OPS against Doval in 58 plate appearances.

08 ERA through 32 appearances. Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the platoon disparity before the Yankees opened a series against the Reds. “I feel like that will correct itself a little bit, because I feel like he’s capable of getting lefties out,” Boone said.

Boone also noted Doval’s natural advantage against right-handed hitters. “I feel like he’s naturally going to be tougher on righties, just with his arsenal and the way he throws and his delivery,” he said. Boone added that the current splits do not preclude future improvement.

“But just because it’s been that drastic now doesn’t mean that can’t evolve and change a little bit,” he said. Boone framed the remainder of the season as an opportunity for adjustment. “That’s what the season’s for.

It doesn’t mean that can’t improve as we move forward,” he said.