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Pirates Activate Spencer Horwitz and Add Camilo Doval Before Sunday’s Game
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The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves before Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds , activating infielder Spencer Horwitz from the 10-day injured list and adding newly acquired reliever Camilo Doval to the active roster. The club also optioned right-hander Isaac Mattson and outfielder Billy Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis to complete the transactions.
The moves come as Pittsburgh looks to strengthen both its lineup and bullpen with the National League Wild Card race still within reach.
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Horwitz returns after completing a minor league rehab assignment following a left quad strain. Before landing on the injured list, the first baseman was batting .280 with a .386 on-base percentage, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs in 74 games, providing a consistent presence in the middle of the Pirates' lineup.
Doval joins the Pirates one day after being acquired in a trade with the New York Yankees . The former All-Star reliever brings late-inning experience after posting a 4.54 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 39.2 innings in 44 appearances this season.
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Mattson and Cook were optioned to create room on the active roster. Mattson made 36 appearances for Pittsburgh this season, while Cook returns to Triple-A as the club reshapes its roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly (12) Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
The Pirates entered Sunday with a 56-56 record, sitting third in the National League Central and trailing the first-place Milwaukee Brewers by 14 games. While the division remains a challenge, Pittsburgh continues to make roster adjustments aimed at remaining competitive during the final two months of the season.
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Getting Horwitz back restores a key bat to the lineup, while Doval adds another experienced option to the bullpen as the Pirates attempt to finish the series on a positive note before beginning the next stretch of their schedule.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
