Reports: D-backs bringing back reliever Paul Sewald

Field Level Media|published: Thu 12th February, 13:42 2026

Aug 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back former closer Paul Sewald on a one-year, $1.5 million deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.

The 35-year-old right-hander split last season with the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers, finishing 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA and two saves in 22 relief appearances.

Sewald saved 29 games over parts of two seasons with the Diamondbacks from 2023-24, posting a 1-3 record with a 4.08 ERA in 62 appearances out of the bullpen.

He is 21-26 with 86 saves and a 4.11 ERA in 381 career games (zero starts) for the New York Mets (2017-20), Seattle Mariners (2021-23), Diamondbacks (2023-24), Guardians and Tigers.

--Field Level Media

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