The Giants welcomed back Camilo Doval Saturday.
An All-Star closer in 2022, Doval was optioned to Sacramento on Aug. 9 after a run of ineffective outings saw his earned run average balloon to 4.70 and included five blown saves.
Doval is available out of the bullpen as the Giants visit the Seattle Mariners after losing 6-5 in 10 innings Friday night.
In five games with the River Cats, Doval was 1-0 with a 3.18 earned run average with one walk and seven strikeouts. Given that Doval had walked 29 batters in 44 innings this season, the reduced walk total is considered encouraging.
The Giants announced the move before Saturday’s game against Seattle.
With closer Ryan Walker likely unavailable after throwing 25 pitches and two innings Friday night, Doval could wind up closing if necessary.
Last season, Doval led the National League with 39 saves in 69 appearances and was a member of the N.L. All-Star team.
Landon Roupp was optioned to Sacramento to make room for Doval.
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