What happened: Doval remains in New York’s bullpen after losing ground in the relief hierarchy. The club still sees a path for him to regain a significant role.

Why it matters: Other relievers have moved ahead of Doval, reducing his access to meaningful innings. His status also shapes how New York approaches its bullpen at the trade deadline.

What to watch: Doval’s usage will show whether he can work back into higher-leverage innings before the trade deadline.