Camilo Doval, once a promising All-Star closer for the San Francisco Giants, has struggled significantly, resulting in Ryan Walker taking over the closer role. Manager Bob Melvin expresses confidence in Doval, acknowledging his past talent while noting that last season saw Doval post a career-worst 4.88 ERA and lead the league in walks. After failing to maintain his performance and experiencing several low points, including a notable meltdown on Father's Day, Doval was optioned to the minors, highlighting the unpredictable nature of a baseball season and the personal challenges athletes face in overcoming setbacks.
When you get humbled, you have to look at things a little differently and I think he does, said manager Bob Melvin.
Doval posted a career-worst 4.88 ERA over 59 innings and blew five saves en route to losing the closer role midway through the season.
Doval's 5.95 walks per nine innings wasn't just a career-worst for Doval, but the worst mark in all of baseball.
The game, indeed, provided a humbling. A first-time All-Star in 2023, Doval never consistently displayed the form last season that made him one of baseball's best relievers.
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