Camilo Doval remains a problem as Yankees’ bullpen struggles in loss to Brewers

The club was counting on the former Giants closer and 2023 All-Star to be its setup man for David Bednar, but Doval owns a 6.14 ERA and has shown that he has no business being in tight ballgames after a little more than a month of play.

While Doval, acquired from San Francisco at the trade deadline last summer, opened the season with three scoreless outings, he has allowed at least one earned run in seven of his 14 appearances since then.

Doval, erratic throughout his career, has managed to cut back on his free passes; he didn’t allow any on Saturday and entered the game with a 5.0 BB%. That would be a career low over a full season, and yet Doval has remained a liability after making a less-than-stellar first impression last season.

With Doval and company off their games, the Yankees’ bullpen also spoiled a strong offensive night from Paul Goldschmidt. The veteran first baseman opened the game with a home run, his third of the season. At 38 years, 241 days, Goldschmidt became the oldest player in Yankees history with a leadoff long ball.

Goldschmidt wasn’t done there, adding an RBI single off the glove of Rengifo in the fourth frame.

Unfortunately for the Yankees, Goldschmidt’s efforts weren’t enough with the bullpen scuffling and their lineup going 3 for 14 with runners in scoring position.