Paul Sewald
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Jun 25 2025Sewald (shoulder) allowed one hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald began a rehab assignment for a right posterior deltoid strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late April. MLB.com projects a July return for the right-hander.
Jun 21 2025Sewald (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald threw bullpen sessions before Friday's activity, which likely signals a rehab assignment in the offing. He's been out since late April and may require a multiple outings before being activated.
Jun 8 2025Sewald (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday featuring fastballs only, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was added to the 15-day injured list in late April, and a few days later, manager Stephen Vogt said the right-hander would be out "a while." Sewald's been getting weekly checkups, and it appears he's ready to ramp up. He'll need to check the usual boxes before returning to the Guardians by throwing all his pitches in bullpen sessions before facing live hitters and then heading out on a rehab assignment.
May 6 2025Sewald (shoulder) will be rechecked at two-week intervals to determine progress and readiness to begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt earlier indicated that Sewald would be a out for a while, so these two-week evaluations track with earlier comments. There is still not an estimated timeline for the right-hander's return.
May 2 2025Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Thursday that Sewald's recovery from a shoulder strain is "going to be a while," MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That sounds like Sewald will require more than the 15-day minimum. He was lifted from a game earlier this week after facing two batters. Sewald had a good start to the season but had a troublesome five-game stretch (12.27 ERA) leading up to his placement on the IL.
Mar 27 2025Sewald earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Royals, striking out one in a perfect 10th inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Kansas City tied the game off Emmanuel Clase in the bottom of the ninth, Sewald successfully preserved a three-run lead in the 10th to earn the save in his first appearance with the Guardians. Sewald, who signed a one-year deal with Cleveland in the offseason, started the 2024 season as the Diamondbacks' closer, though he struggled in the second half before eventually losing the ninth-inning job. While Sewald won't overtake Clase, it looks like the 34-year-old right-hander will be trusted with a high-leverage role.
Jan 22 2025The Guardians signed Sewald to a one-year, $6 million contract with a $10 million mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a $1 million buyout if the mutual option isn't exercised, bringing the total guarantee to $7 million. Sewald missed some time with injury and lost his closer job with the Diamondbacks in 2024, ultimately finishing with a 4.31 ERA and 43:10 K:BB over 39.2 innings. However, from 2021 to 2023 he held a 2.95 ERA and had a 33.9 percent strikeout rate. Sewald will help set up for Emmanuel Clase in Cleveland.
Sep 29 2024Sewald (neck) threw an 18-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald followed up a 23-pitch bullpen session Tuesday with Saturday's effort at Chase Field. The reliever could be an option during the postseason, if Arizona qualifies.
Sep 20 2024Sewald (neck) played catch Friday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session within the next few days, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has been on the shelf since Sunday due to an issue on the left side of his neck, and Friday marks the first time he's done any sort of throwing since then. It remains unclear if he'll be able to return to the Snakes' bullpen before the end of the regular season, but the team may know more once the 34-year-old is able to begin mound work.
Sep 15 2024The Diamondbacks placed Sewald on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left neck discomfort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The timing of Sewald's move to the IL means that he won't be eligible to return until the Diamondbacks' final series of the regular season, which begins Sept. 27. Even before the neck issue cropped up, Sewald's fantasy value had been on the downturn with Justin Martinez having started to build up security as the Diamondbacks' preferred closing option. Sewald didn't help his case for regaining the closer's gig after giving up at least one run in four of his last six appearances before landing on the IL.
Aug 31 2024Sewald allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one over 1.2 innings in Friday's 10-9 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks didn't have all bullpen arms available -- Ryan Thompson and Justin Martinez worked the previous two days -- and manager Torey Lovullo wanted to save Kevin Ginkel and A.J. Puk in case Arizona took a lead, the manager told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. As such, Lovullo went with Sewald in a high-leverage situation -- two on and one out in the seventh inning. Sewald retired the first batter faced before giving up a three-run home run to Will Smith. An inning later, Shohei Ohtani took Sewald deep. That second blast turned out to be the difference maker, as Arizona got within one with a four-run ninth inning. Sewald has now allowed five earned runs in his last three appearances.
Aug 25 2024Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that he wants to get Sewald back to being a closer, Arizona Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lovullo was asked about the Diamondbacks' current closing situation, and he's pleased with what Justin Martinez has been able to do, but added he wants "to get Sewald back into that role." At the same time, the manager acknowledged that while Sewald is "trending in a very positive direction," Lovullo is not ready to throw him back into closing. Sewald, who had thrown six scoreless innings following his demotion, has allowed three runs and five hits over his last two innings, both of which were non-save situations in the ninth inning. That includes Saturday, when Sewald allowed a run that reduced the Diamondbacks' lead to 4-1, and Lovullo had Martinez get up just in case.
Aug 18 2024Sewald allowed one hit and struck out three over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has excelled since being replaced as the Diamondbacks' closer. Since then, he has yet to allow a run in six appearances, striking out eight over six innings. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo talked about Sewald having delivery issues at the time of his demotion; if the right-hander solved those issues, he could get save opportunities down the stretch. Sewald remains the most experienced closer in the bullpen.
Aug 4 2024Sewald walked one and struck out one over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made his first appearance since manager Torey Lovullo removed him from the closer's role. He did a slightly better job of finding the strike zone -- eight of 15 pitches for strikes -- after throwing just nine strikes over 24 offerings Wednesday. It was that appearance which triggered the decision to strip him of the title as Arizona's closer. As Lovullo explained it, Sewald had a mechanical issue that impacted his ability to throw strikes, which suggests he could regain ninth-inning duties if he's able to correct the problem.
Aug 2 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that he is removing Sewald from the closer role, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander allowed two runs on three walks in one-third of an inning Wednesday versus Washington, which capped an ugly July that saw him blow four saves and give up 12 earned runs across 10 innings. Sewald appeared to have turned things around with five straight scoreless appearances after an awful start to the month, but he finished with five runs allowed in his last four outings. Lovullo didn't say who will replace Sewald as Arizona's closer, but A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel are the likeliest candidates and could even form a matchup-based committee. Ryan Thompson could also be in the mix.
Aug 1 2024Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Sewald is having issues with his delivery, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. "There's something that's going on with his delivery," Lovullo said. "It's not allowing him to throw the ball where he wants to, have the finish on the ball and make the pitches that he's normally making." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lovullo made those comments moments after Wednesday's win in which Sewald, tasked with closing out a two-run lead, allowed a run on three walks and a hit before being removed for Ryan Thompson, who picked up his first save of the season. Sewald has a 13.50 ERA over his last four appearances to finish out a rocky July (10.80 ERA, 10 innings, four blown saves). The manager plans to take time to review the situation and feels there are "really good candidates" in house to replace Sewald as the closer, if that's what Lovullo decides. The names under consideration are likely Thompson, Kevin Ginkel and A.J. Puk.
Jul 31 2024Sewald struggled in a save opportunity against the Nationals, allowing two runs on one hit and three walks in just one-third of an inning. He was pulled after throwing only nine of 24 pitches for strikes, and Ryan Thompson finished the inning. Despite being credited with a hold, Sewald's performance was poor, with a 10.80 ERA for July. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo attributed Sewald's issues to a delivery problem and did not confirm any changes to the closer role. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Exercise caution with Sewald and be ready to make changes based on his future performances and any official updates about his role. If more reliable closers are available on the waiver wire, you may want to consider dropping Sewald for a more stable option.
Jul 29 2024Sewald was charged with a blown save in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Pirates after he allowed a run on two hits in the ninth. He did strike out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was called upon for the ninth to protect a one-run lead and was unable to do so. Rowdy Tellez kicked things off with a leadoff double, but Sewald was able to rally with back-to-back strikeouts before Joey Bart laced a two-out double to tie the game up and eventually send the game into extras. It was the second time over his last three appearances Sewald's given up a run and he had converted five straight saves before blowing Sunday's opportunity. The 34-year-old owns a 3.76 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB in 26.1 innings. He's still got a grip on the closer's role, but the Diamondbacks did bring in A.J. Puk to bolster the back end of the bullpen, and he's someone that could supplant Sewald as the team's closer if Sewald were to keep struggling.
Jul 26 2024Sewald allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald allowed two runs in a non-save situation Wednesday versus the Royals, but he bounced back Friday to protect a one-run lead. This was his sixth scoreless outing in July, but his other four appearances this month each saw him yield multiple runs. The closer is up to 16-for-19 in save chances with a 3.55 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season.
Jul 22 2024Sewald was unavailable to pitch in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks carried a 1-0 lead into the ninth inning, but Sewald had been used the previous two games and thrown 33 pitches. Justin Martinez, who had also pitched Friday and Saturday, was unable to secure the save. Since a rough stretch earlier in July, Sewald has converted four straight save chances and tossed five straight scoreless appearances.
Jul 20 2024Sewald allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald hasn't allowed a run in his last five innings after opening July with three shaky appearances, all of which ended in blown saves. It appears he's gotten his troubles under control, and he's now 15-for-18 in save chances this season. Sewald has added a strong 3.09 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB through 23.1 innings.
Jul 19 2024Sewald earned the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Cubs, allowing two hits while striking out a pair in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs got the tying run to the plate after Sewald gave up back-to-back one-out singles. However, he'd rebound to strike out Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki, closing out the Diamondback's victory for his 14th save of the year. After blowing three straight save opportunities earlier this month, Sewald's now delivered four consecutive scoreless innings while converting his last three save chances. The 34-year-old right-hander sports a 3.22 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB across 22.1 innings this season.
Jul 12 2024Sewald picked up the save over Atlanta on Thursday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the game with a one-run lead in the ninth and retired the first two batters before coughing up a single to Marcell Ozuna. However, the reliever was able to quickly put out the fire, getting Adam Duvall to ground out. The save was Sewald's 13th of the season and he's now converted each of his last two save opportunities after previously blowing three straight.
Jul 11 2024Sewald pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save over Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth and needed only eight pitches to retire the side for his 12th save of the campaign. It was a nice bounce-back effort for the closer, who had allowed multiple runs and blown a save in his previous three outings. It was also Sewald's third appearance in which he didn't allow any hits or walks over his last six.
Jul 8 2024Sewald blew a save against Atlanta on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered in the top of the ninth with Arizona holding a two-run lead and retired the first two batters he faced. However, he couldn't seal the deal, giving up a single followed by a game-tying two-run homer off the bat of Sean Murphy. The blown save was Sewald's third straight, and he's allowed seven runs on seven hits while serving up three homers over 1.2 innings during that span. Sewald had completed 17 straight scoreless appearances prior to the downturn, and manager Torey Lovullo confirmed after the contest that the veteran reliever will remain the team's closer for the time being, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic.
Jul 5 2024Sewald (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out, taking a blown save and the loss versus the Padres on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a sterling start to the year, Sewald has fallen flat to begin July. He's allowed five runs over two appearances this month, resulting in a blown save and a loss in both instances. He's now at a 3.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 17.1 innings while converting 11 of his 13 save chances on the year. The Diamondbacks are already lagging behind in the wild-card race, and Sewald's newfound struggles won't help them make up ground. If he continues to falter, he may have to settle for being part of a closer committee with a new team if he's traded this month.
Jul 2 2024Sewald (0-1) took the loss and a blown save Tuesday versus the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's 15.2-inning scoreless streak came to an end, and he also took his first blown save of the year. He labored in the ninth inning and ended up giving up a game-tying double to Freddie Freeman, who then scored on Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off single. Sewald is now 11-for-12 in save chances while sporting a 1.56 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 17.1 innings. He is unlikely to lose the closer job as long as he's with Arizona, though he's on a one-year contract for a struggling team and could be flipped before the July 30 trade deadline.
Jun 29 2024Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has picked up saves in four straight appearances and in seven of his 10 outings in June. The closer has been virtually untouchable this month, allowing two hits, two walks and two hit batsmen while striking out six over 8.2 innings. He's a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances with a 0.57 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 15.2 innings overall.
Jun 25 2024Sewald allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed 17 pitches (nine strikes) to close out this contest, earning his 10th save in as many chances this year. He's on a 13.2-inning scoreless streak -- the only run he's allowed this year came in his season debut after he started the year on the injured list. Sewald has maintained a stellar 0.61 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings this season.
Jun 21 2024Sewald earned a save against the Phillies on Friday, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tasked with preserving a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning, Sewald needed just 11 pitches to secure his ninth save of the year. Sewald has not allowed a run since his first outing of the season May 7 and is a perfect 9-for-9 in save chances. He now owns a sparkling 0.66 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings in 2024.
Jun 20 2024Sewald allowed one hit and struck out one during a scoreless ninth to collect the save Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald collected his first save in two weeks, having tossed just 1.1 innings over two appearances during that span prior to Thursday. Despite the inactivity, Sewald needed only eight pitches, tossing six for strikes to thwart the Nationals. Sewald did surrender just his fourth hit allowed over 12.2 innings this season and still has not allowed a run since his initial appearance of the campaign.
Jun 6 2024Sewald walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has three saves over four outings in June and is up to seven saves in as many chances this season. The closer has maintained excellent ratios as well with a 0.87 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB over 10.1 innings. While the Diamondbacks have underwhelmed to limit Sewald's save chances, he's been nearly untouchable when called upon.
Jun 5 2024Sewald earned the save Tuesday against the Giants. He plunked a batter but struck out two and did not allow a hit in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was presented with a save opportunity after Mike Yastrzemski made it a three-run ballgame with his home run in the eighth. He began by hitting Thairo Estrada but faced no threat after that. He has not given up a run since his first appearance of the season and has allowed just three hits total while converting all six save chances. For the year, the 34-year-old boasts an 0.96 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB in 9.1 innings.
Jun 2 2024Paul Sewald picked up the save Sunday against the Mets, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has been nigh unhittable lately, allowing just one baserunner over his past six appearances. The 34-year-old veteran has not allowed an earned run since his season debut back on May 7 and he is now a perfect five-for-five in save opportunities with a microscopic 1.08 ERA and 0.48 WHIP in 8.1 innings.
May 26 2024Sewald earned the save in a win over the Marlins on Saturday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had no issues running through the bottom of Miami's lineup to secure the save, needing just nine pitches to get the job done. The right-handed reliever remains perfect on the season in save opportunities and hasn't allowed a run since his first relief appearance back on May 7 (spanning six appearances). Sewald has also recorded at least one strikeout in three straight outings.
May 20 2024Sewald secured the save Sunday against the Tigers by working a perfect ninth inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed just 10 pitches to get the job done and picked up a strikeout against Spencer Torkelson in the process. He's now converted all three of his save chances on the year and has tossed four straight scoreless innings while giving up just one hit since yielding a run in his season debut May 7.
May 16 2024Sewald worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his second save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander needed only eight pitches (four strikes) to get the job done. Sewald has been his usual effective self since making his season debut May 7, giving up just one run with a 4:1 K:BB in his first four innings, and he has a firm hold on the closer role for Arizona.
May 9 2024Sewald earned the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Reds, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a home run to Tyler Stephenson in his season debut, Sewald looked much better in his first save chance Thursday, striking out Will Benson and Stephenson to close out the one-run victory. The 33-year-old Sewald is expected to step back in as Arizona's primary closer after missing the first month of the season with an oblique injury. He recorded 34 saves last year while pitching to a 3.12 ERA in 60.2 innings between Arizona and Seattle.
May 8 2024Sewald did not enter Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo used Kevin Ginkel to close out what was a 4-2 lead to begin the bottom of the ninth inning, but he ran into trouble, allowing a walk and two singles. Lovullo turned to Joe Mantiply to close out the game. Presumably, the manager didn't want to push Sewald so soon after missing a month-and-a-half with an oblique injury; he threw 15 pitches Tuesday in his first game off the injured list.
May 7 2024The Diamondbacks reinstated Sewald (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old right-hander has been sidelined by an oblique strain but is ready to rejoin the team following three rehab appearances. Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Sewald will immediately reclaim the closer role, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Kevin Ginkel -- who has tallied five saves with a 2.57 ERA in 14 appearances -- will return to a setup role.
May 6 2024Sewald (oblique) said Sunday that he responded well to Saturday's inning of work in an extended spring training game, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I haven't felt anything in 10 days now," Sewald said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following the encouraging news, Sewald plans to travel with the team to Cincinnati, where he could be activated for Tuesday's series opener against the Reds. He opened the season on the injured list and paused rehab is rehab after an appearance April 23. He downplayed the pause and was reticent to call it a setback; instead, Sewald chalked it up to panic and wanted a re-imaging to ease his mind. The reliever had never been on the injured list during his MLB career and didn't know what to expect.
May 5 2024Sewald (oblique) threw an inning in an extended spring training game Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald came out of the session feeling good, and if he continues to respond to activity the same way, the Diamondbacks plan to activate him for the series opener against the Reds on Tuesday. He's expected to resume his role as the team's closer after saving 13 of 15 opportunities following his acquisition from Seattle at the trade deadline in 2023.
May 3 2024Diamondbacks manager Torrey Lovullo said Friday that Sewald (oblique) is expected back Tuesday for Arizona's road trip, John Gambadoro of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's rehab program was paused after the right-hander experienced soreness from his appearance with Triple-A Reno earlier this week. He returned to action with a bullpen session Wednesday, and the right-hander is slated to pitch in an extended game Saturday, per Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. If all goes well, Sewald could be back with the team as soon as Tuesday in Cincinnati. Sewald registered 34 saves last season, posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 60.2 innings with Arizona and Seattle.
Apr 29 2024Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's last bullpen session, which was scheduled for Sunday, was put on hold after he experienced soreness following an appearance for Triple-A Reno. However, it's positive news that he's been cleared to toss a side session later in the week. The team will likely determine Sewald's next steps after his upcoming bullpen.
Apr 27 2024Sewald (oblique) will have his rehab slowed a bit due to soreness, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald felt some soreness following a rehab appearance with Triple-A Reno earlier this week. He had been scheduled for a bullpen session Saturday, but that has been scrapped. While it does not seem to be a major setback for the reliever, Sewald no longer appears poised to return soon. Kevin Ginkel will continue to serve as the Diamondbacks' closer while Sewald recovers.
Apr 24 2024Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Sewald (oblique) is meeting with the Diamondbacks medical team to determine whether he needs another rehab appearance or if he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald allowed one unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. That outing might be the only rehab appearance that Sewald needs, as Lovullo noted that the right-hander is "getting extremely close" to a return to the Arizona bullpen. Sewald has been out all season with a strained left oblique, but he should take over as the team's closer once he's activated.
Apr 22 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Sewald (oblique) will pitch Tuesday with Triple-A Reno, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald sustained a Grade 2 left oblique strain late in spring training, and he started the season on the 15-day IL. He's set to make the next step in his rehab progress when he begins his rehab assignment Tuesday. Sewald will likely need multiple rehab outings before he makes his way back to the majors. Kevin Ginkel has done a fine job filling in as the Diamondbacks' closer, but Sewald should eventually get his old job back.
Apr 15 2024Sewald (oblique) will throw a second bullpen session Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald threw 18 pitches in his bullpen session Saturday, which was his first since being placed on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Tuesday's session should give the Diamondbacks a clearer picture on Sewald's progress and whether the right-hander is ready for a rehab assignment.
Apr 13 2024Sewald (oblique) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald threw 18 pitches in what was his first bullpen session since being placed on the injured list in late March. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was unsure of the next steps but believes another bullpen is likely. The club will want to see how the right-hander responds Sunday.
Apr 12 2024Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday's bullpen session will mark Sewald's first opportunity to throw off a mound since he suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain in late March. He will likely require additional bullpen sessions before progressing to facing live hitters and potentially a rehab assignment in the minors, but the right-hander seems to be trending toward a return in late April. Until then, Kevin Ginkel will continue serving as Arizona's closer.
Apr 2 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Sewald (oblique) played catch from 60 feet Monday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain late in spring training, so the fact he's back to throwing just over a week later is an encouraging development. Sewald will need to progress to throwing long toss before moving onto bullpen sessions, so he shouldn't be expected to be activated when first eligible April 9.
Mar 28 2024The Diamondbacks placed Sewald (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald is eligible to return from the IL on April 9, but given that he was diagnosed earlier this week with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, he'll most likely be sidelined well beyond the 15-day minimum. In Sewald's absence, the Diamondbacks are likely to turn over closing duties to Kevin Ginkel.
Mar 25 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Sewald has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain and will start the season on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had a productive spring training, as he allowed no runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five across six innings. It's unclear when he sustained the injury, but the right-hander will spend time on the IL to start the 2024 season. With Sewald out, Kevin Ginkel is the most likely candidate to close for the Diamondbacks in the interim.
Mar 24 2024Sewald threw a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's spring game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a save situation, but manager Torey Lovullo gave Sewald a taste of the closer's role by having him enter the ninth inning. He has not allowed a run in six spring outings and appears ready for the regular season. The Diamondbacks have one more Cactus League game Sunday followed by a pair of exhibition matchups Monday and Tuesday, so Sewald could get one more outing before Thursday's Opening Day against Colorado.
Mar 12 2024Sewald struck out two over a hitless and scoreless inning in Monday's spring game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made his fourth Cactus League appearance and left a scoreless spring intact after pitching a perfect seventh inning. His velocity was down compared to last season, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, but manager Torey Lovullo downplayed that as the normal ramping up through the course of spring training. Additionally, none of the 14 pitches (nine strikes) he threw were a changeup -- a pitch he's incorporating to his arsenal this spring to prevent batters from keying in on his fastball. "I need something to drop to make my fastball look even more like it rises," Sewald told Jesse Borek of MLB.com about the new pitch. "So that's kind of the point -- that people can't cheat to my fastball." Sewald's allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three over four scoreless spring innings as he prepares to be Arizona's closer.
Mar 3 2024Sewald allowed two hits over a scoreless inning in Saturday's spring game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made his Cactus League debut, entering to start the third inning, and came away unscathed with the help of a baserunner getting thrown out at third base. The reliever, who enters spring training as the Diamondbacks' closer, trotted out a new changeup Saturday, per Jesus Cano of MLB.com. The righty used it twice during the at-bat that closed out his one inning. "We're going to see how it goes," Sewald said. "If the results are good enough that we think it's a quality pitch, then I'll take it in the season, but just something to try to work on." The 33-year-old veteran understands pitchers need to evolve to be effective over long careers. Sewald recorded 34 combined saves between Seattle and Arizona in 2023.
Jan 11 2024The Diamondbacks and Sewald avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.35 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Sewald's final year of arbitration eligibility, as he's currently slated to hit the free-agent market next offseason. The 33-year-old held a 3.12 ERA and 80:24 K:BB over 60.2 frames while notching 34 saves between the Mariners and Diamondbacks in 2023. With an unquestioned closer gig heading into 2024, Sewald's fantasy arrow is pointing up.
Oct 24 2023Sewald pitched a perfect inning to close out the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies in Game 7 of the NLCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has yet to give up a run in the playoffs this year, putting together a dominant run of six saves in as many opportunities. The right-hander generated flyouts on all three outs as the Phillies were likely attempting to make any kind of contact to spare elimination. However, the 33-year-old closer will now have the opportunity to prepare for his first World Series. He has pitched to a 0.50 WHIP across eight scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts this postseason.
Oct 19 2023Sewald allowed one walk in a scoreless inning to earn the win in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 3 of the NLCS. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was called into the tied game in the top of the ninth to hold things even for his offense and he succeeded with only a walk to Geraldo Perdomo spoiling his final line. Ketel Marte's walk-off hit in the ninth inning left Sewald with the first postseason win of his career, although he does have four saves so far this October. During that stretch, Sewald has pitched to a 0.60 WHIP across five scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
Sep 10 2023Sewald picked up the save in Saturday's win over the Cubs, allowing one unearned run on one hit over one inning. He did not record any strikeouts or walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the 10th and retired the first two batters before giving up an RBI single to Cody Bellinger to cut the lead to one run. The right-hander then got Dansby Swanson to foul out for the final out of the game, giving Sewald his fourth save already this month. He's now converted 11 of his last 12 save opportunities, though he's failed to record a strikeout in three straight appearances.
Sep 8 2023Sewald retired the only batter he faced to register a save against the Cubs on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona led 6-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth frame, so it didn't look like Sewald would be needed. However, the Cubs scored a run on three hits to put the potential tying run in the on-deck circle with two outs, resulting in the closer getting the call. Sewald got Seiya Suzuki to ground out to end the contest and walk away with a save without needing to work up much of a sweat. It was Sewald's third save in September and his 31st overall this season.
Sep 4 2023Sewald allowed a run on one hit and a walk in one inning but still earned a save over the Rockies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed 26 pitches to finish off the win and pick up his 30th save of the year. Since joining the Diamondbacks, he's registered a 4.63 ERA, driving his season ERA to 3.29 through 54.2 frames. On the bright side, he's given up just three runs over his last 10.2 innings while converting nine of his last 10 save chances.
Sep 1 2023Sewald allowed a hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had a couple of rough outings in August, but he's mostly been steady since he was acquired from the Mariners. The right-hander threw 16 pitches (11 strikes) in Friday's outing, his first action since a blown save last Saturday. For the season, he's 29-for-34 in save chances while posting a 3.19 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 74:21 K:BB through 53.2 innings.
Aug 26 2023Sewald gave up two runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save in Saturday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has mostly danced around danger effectively since he was traded from Seattle, but he couldn't do it Saturday. A Tyler Stephenson RBI double and a Matt McLain groundout produced the pair of runs on Sewald's line in his second blown save in nine chances with the Diamondbacks. He's now at a 3.25 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 72:21 K:BB through 52.2 innings on the year while converting 28 of 33 save chances.
Aug 25 2023Sewald recorded a save against Cincinnati on Thursday, issuing one walk and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald came on in the top of the ninth frame with Arizona holding a tenuous one-run lead. He issued a free pass with one out but retired the next two batters to seal the deal. Sewald blew his first save opportunity with Arizona on Aug. 6 but has gone a perfect 7-for-7 since, posting eight scoreless innings and a 9:5 K:BB over that span.
Aug 22 2023Sewald allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald again flirted with danger, allowing multiple baserunners for the fourth time in nine outings since he joined the Diamondbacks. He's only paid for it once in a blown save versus the Twins on Aug. 6 -- he's kept runs off the board in his other eight appearances. Sewald is at a 3.00 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 70:19 K:BB with 27 saves in 31 chances over 51 innings this year. He'll need to cut back on the traffic on the basepaths to continue to turn in strong results as the Arizona closer.
Aug 20 2023Sewald recorded his 26th save of the season in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Padres, walking two batters in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outing was very nearly a disaster for the former Mariner. Sewald also hit Garrett Cooper with a pitch, loading the bases with two outs, but Juan Soto's drive to left-center field died on the warning track rather than clearing the fence for a walk-off grand slam. Sewald's converted five straight save chances after blowing his first one for Arizona following his acquisition at the trade deadline, but he's been far from impressive for his new club with a 4.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through six innings. Barring a complete collapse, however, his spot in the ninth inning appears secure.
Aug 18 2023Sewald was not available to pitch Thursday when Justin Martinez notched the save in a 3-1 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neither Sewald nor Kevin Ginkel were available to close out for the Diamondbacks, so manager Torey Lovullo had Martinez get the final four outs. Sewald and Ginkel had each pitched four times in the last five days.
Aug 17 2023Sewald picked up the save Wednesday against Colorado, allowing one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and allowed a leadoff single to Charlie Blackmon before retiring the next three batters, two of which went down swinging. The veteran reliever has now converted each of his last four save opportunities, racking up five strikeouts to only one walk over that scoreless stretch. He has, however, allowed a total of four hits over his last two appearances.
Aug 15 2023Sewald picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. He allowed three hits and struck out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Sewald got himself into a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the ninth, he managed to retire Charlie Blackmon and Ezequiel Tovar to cap off his third save as a Diamondback and the 24th of the 2023 campaign. After being rocked for three runs and two home runs in his first start with Arizona, Sewald has bounced back with three straight scoreless innings and has converted on all three save attempts. On the year, Sewald owns a 3.26 ERA and a 66:16 K:BB through 47 innings.
Aug 13 2023Sewald walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After picking up just two appearances -- and blowing a save chance in one of them -- Sewald pitched on consecutive days to earn a pair of saves this weekend. The right-hander is 23-for-27 in save chances between Arizona and Seattle this year, though the Diamondbacks' poor play of late has limited his opportunities to close out games with his new team. He's at a 3.33 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 65:16 K:BB through 46 innings overall.
Aug 6 2023Sewald (3-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save after allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out in the ninth inning against the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had a nightmare outing in just his second appearance since being acquired by the Diamondbacks. Max Kepler led off the ninth with a home run to tie up the game. Sewald then walked Jorge Polanco before Matt Wallner crushed a fastball to walk it off for the Twins. It was a dramatic meltdown for Sewald who had given up just one run over his last 10 appearances, but he'll remain the closer unless his struggles persist across multiple outings.
Jul 31 2023The Mariners traded Sewald to the Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for Dominic Canzone, Josh Rojas and Ryan Bliss, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a great landing spot for Sewald as it pertains to his fantasy value, as he shouldn't have any competition for saves in Arizona. The Diamondbacks had been using a committee approach to the ninth inning, and Sewald has a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 21 saves in 43 innings this season. He also has 55 career saves and is under team control through the 2024 season.
Jul 28 2023Sewald walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had allowed a run in back-to-back outings entering Friday, something that's only happened twice to him this season. The right-hander responded with a steady appearance to pick up his 21st save in 24 chances. He's maintained a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 60:14 K:BB through 43 innings this season.
Jul 25 2023Sewald picked up the save Tuesday against Minnesota. He allowed one run on one hit over one inning. He didn't record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Sewald managed to nab his 20th save of the season, he allowed a run for a second consecutive appearance, serving up a solo homer to Michael Taylor in the ninth. Thankfully, Sewald had three runs of cushion when entering the ballgame and moved up to 11th in MLB in saves. Though he hasn't been one of the most efficient closers in baseball (3.00 ERA), Sewald is locked into ninth-inning duties for the Mariners.
Jul 21 2023Sewald (3-0) allowed a walk and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the win Friday over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald kept the game tied at 2-2 in the top of the ninth inning before Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off single a half-frame later. This was Sewald's second straight appearance in a non-save situation, and those outings have come on consecutive days, which may make him unavailable Saturday. He's at a 2.95 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 58:13 K:BB with 19 saves through 39.2 innings this season.
Jul 17 2023Sewald struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Monday's 7-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't initially seem like the Mariners would need a closer Monday, but Ty Adcock gave up a three-run home run to Max Kepler in the ninth inning. Sewald was able to strike out Ryan Jeffers on five pitches to close the contest. Sewald has allowed three runs over six innings in July, but they all came in a July 3 outing versus the Giants. The Mariners' closer is up to 19 saves in 22 chances with a 3.11 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB through 37.2 innings overall.
Jul 16 2023Sewald allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out three and earning a save over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made his first appearance of the second half and easily finished off the 2-0 win. He worked around a one-out single and recorded three strikeouts to pick up his 18th save of the year. Sewald lowered his season ERA to 3.13 with a strong 54:12 K:BB through 37.1 innings.
Jul 10 2023Sewald recorded his 17th save in a win over the Astros on Sunday, firing a scoreless ninth inning during which he issued a walk and recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald nailed down the Mariners' third win in four games over the Astros -- and his third save of July -- with a relatively comfortable frame during which he worked around a two-out walk of Kyle Tucker. Sewald had most recently pitched last Monday and allowed a season-high three earned runs over one inning to the Giants, so Sunday's scoreless frame gave the hard-throwing closer some momentum going into the All-Star break.
Jul 2 2023Sewald struck out two batters in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Rays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made quick work of the Rays, needing just 11 pitches to finish off the 7-6 win. He picked up a pair of saves during the weekend series after blowing a save chance June 27 against the Nationals. He's now converted 16 of his 19 opportunities while posting a 2.62 ERA and a 47:11 K:BB across 34.1 frames.
Jul 1 2023Sewald allowed a hit and struck out three over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the save in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Justin Topa worked into a jam in the eighth inning, but Sewald got a double play to escape it after allowing an inherited runner to score. This was Sewald's longest outing of the year, though he was efficient, needing just 17 pitches (15 strikes) to get the five outs. The Mariners' closer is up to 15 saves in 18 chances with a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB through 33.1 innings.
Jun 27 2023Sewald earned a save against the Nationals on Monday by striking out the only batter he faced. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners held a five-run lead heading into the ninth inning, but Tayler Saucedo allowed a run and loaded the bases with two outs. That brought Sewald into the game, and he ended the threat with a strikeout of Jeimer Candelario. The save was the first for Sewald since June 16, though not due to a reduced role -- no Seattle pitcher earned a save during the 10-day span. The veteran right-hander continues to be the primary ninth-inning option for the Mariners, and he's converted 12 of 14 save opportunities on the campaign.
Jun 17 2023Sewald blew the save in Saturday's 4-3 loss against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald couldn't secure Seattle's one-run lead and blew his second save of the season. The right-hander owned a 2.54 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB through 28.1 innings and had converted 13 of 14 saves coming into Saturday, so it's safe to chalk the poor outing up as an outlier. However, Andres Munoz, who tossed a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts during the loss, may get a few more save opportunities moving forward if Sewald continues to falter.
Jun 16 2023Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's now on an 8.2-inning scoreless streak with a 15:4 K:BB over that span. The right-hander continues to hold the edge for saves over Andres Munoz, who also struck out two in a perfect inning for a hold Friday. Sewald owns a 2.54 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB through 28.1 innings, and he's converted 13 of 14 save opportunities.
Jun 6 2023Sewald allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has walked a batter in three straight outings, but he hasn't been charged with a run over his last 5.2 innings. Tuesday's outing was far from efficient, but he was able to convert his 12th save in 13 tries this season. The 33-year-old now has a 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 35:8 K:BB through 25.1 innings. With Andres Munoz back from a shoulder injury, Sewald will need to continue pitching well to maintain his place as the Mariners' primary closer. Even then, it's possible this could become a two-man committee over the summer.
May 28 2023Sewald issued one walk and recorded two strikeouts in Sunday's win over the Pirates. He was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the eighth inning of Sunday's contest and allowed an inherited run to score on a wild pitch. It was his first blown save of the season after converting his first 11 opportunities. He's struck out seven batters in 3.2 scoreless innings over his last four appearances, lowering his season ERA to 3.09 with a 32:6 K:BB through 23.1 frames.
May 23 2023Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald hadn't seen a save chance since May 4, and he came into this outing with three runs allowed over his last 3.2 innings. That lack of closing opportunities has led to a light workload for the closer this month. He's converted 10 saves this season while pitching to a 3.32 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 28:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings.
May 21 2023Sewald fired one inning of scoreless relief in a win over Atlanta on Saturday, allowing a hit and a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The quick 10-pitch outing was Sewald's fourth consecutive appearance in a non-save opportunity, with his last high-leverage spot coming May 4 against the Athletics. Manager Scott Servais hasn't purposely kept Sewald out of a ninth-inning role over that span; rather, there has been a number of relatively lopsided victories alongside seven losses for the Mariners since that point. Sewald has been a tick more hittable than a year ago, but he's converted all nine save chances and boasts an 11.3 K/9 and 5.2 K/BB ratio.
May 4 2023Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to lock down his ninth save of the season. His scoreless streak is up to four innings, and he has a 2.65 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB through 17 innings this season. Sewald will likely remain unchallenged for closing duties until Andres Munoz (shoulder) returns from the injured list.
May 2 2023Sewald earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics, striking out two in a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald got through the clean inning on 17 pitches (11 strikes). He's now posted three consecutive scoreless appearances after giving up a run in back-to-back outings. The 32-year-old has been solid this year with a 2.81 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB through 16 innings. He's also converted eight saves and picked up two wins in 16 outings.
May 1 2023Sewald (2-0) recorded the win in an extra-inning victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday, firing a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed a hit and a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tasked with preserving an 8-8 tie when he entered in the ninth, Sewald successfully got the Mariners to extra innings despite having to work around some trouble. The right-hander was pitching on consecutive days for the first time since April 7-8, and he's essentially picked up where he left off during his successful 2022 -- Sewald has seven saves in addition to his two wins, and Sunday's scoreless effort lowered his ERA to an even 3.00 after he'd recently allowed an earned run apiece in back-to-back outings on April 22 and Tuesday.
Mar 31 2023Sewald (1-0) recorded the victory in the Mariners' win over the Guardians on Thursday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hard-throwing right-hander was utilized in a setup role to start the season and came out of the gates exceedingly sharp, pounding in 10 of his 12 pitches for strikes. Sewald was then rewarded for preserving the scoreless tie when Ty France slugged a three-run home run in the home half of the frame, which eventually afforded the reliever a win. Andres Munoz logged the ninth-inning opportunity Thursday, but Sewald, who recorded a career-high 20 saves in 2022, figures to get his fair share of closing chances over the course of the campaign.
Mar 16 2023Sewald has fired two scoreless innings during which he's allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts across two Cactus League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald hasn't failed to throw a strike yet, finding the zone on all 11 of his pitches over his pair of appearances. The hard-throwing right-hander, who underwent heel and elbow procedures this offseason, is slated to see his a fair amount of ninth-inning work this season after recording a career-high 20 saves in 25 chances in 2022, but Andres Munoz (foot) and Diego Castillo should also log an allotment of high-leverage opportunities.
Feb 15 2023Sewald (heel/elbow) is a full-go for the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had a procedure on both of his heels during the offseason called Tenex, and also had some loose bodies removed from his elbow. Those procedures were "minimally invasive" according to Brock, so they won't cause the right-hander to have a delay to his time in the Cactus League as previously feared. Sewald has been one of the most effective relievers in baseball over the last two seasons, and while he isn't guaranteed the overwhelming majority of chances in 2023, his ability to miss bats with enough opportunities to come away with saves makes him a fantasy-relevant hurler for the upcoming campaign.
Feb 1 2023Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Sewald (elbow/heel) has resumed throwing and should be ready to pitch in games during spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since he's building back up after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right elbow early in the offseason as well as an additional procedure on his heel, Sewald may be slightly behind Seattle's other relievers when he reports to camp, but he looks as though he'll be ready to go by the time the Mariners open their Cactus League slate. Sewald led Seattle with 20 saves in 2022 and looks like the best bet to open the season as the team's preferred end-game option, though manager Scott Servais is still expected to take a committee approach to the ninth inning. Andres Munoz and Diego Castillo are also candidates to factor into the mix at closer.
Jan 25 2023Sewald (heel,elbow) may miss the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald underwent a "minor clean-up of his heel and elbow" in the offseason. While there is not a specific timeline for when he'll be able to return, it does sound like the right-hander will be ready for the start of the season. If healthy, he should see a significant amount of save chances in 2023.
Jan 13 2023Sewald (elbow/heel) agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Mariners on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald led Seattle's closing committee last season with 20 saves and a 2.67 ERA across 64 innings, and he'll receive a well-deserved raise from his $1.74 million salary in 2022. The 32-year-old underwent a clean-up procedure on his elbow and heel in early December but is expected to healthy for the start of spring training.
Dec 6 2022The Mariners announced Tuesday that Sewald recently underwent procedures on his elbow and heel, and he's expected to be healthy for the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The elbow surgery was a clean-up procedure, so there shouldn't be any concern regarding Sewald's availability to open 2023. The right-hander led Seattle's closer committee with 20 saves last season and had a 2.67 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 72:17 K:BB across 64 innings.
Sep 28 2022Sewald picked up a save against the Rangers on Wednesday with a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald enjoyed one of his easiest and quickest saves this season, retiring all three batters he faced on just five combined pitches. The right-hander reached the 20-save mark for the first time in his career with his first save since Sept. 10. Sewald's strikeout rate has dropped a bit in 2022 compared to last season, but he's posting career-best marks with a 2.45 ERA and 0.74 WHIP.
Sep 25 2022Sewald (5-4) got the win over the Royals on Saturday, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald breezed through his pair of frames, during which he preserved a 5-5 tie, on just 17 pitches. The right-hander was then rewarded for his efficient and mistake-free work when Cal Raleigh laced a go-ahead double in the ninth that would give the Mariners a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Sewald has 19 saves on the season as well, but Andres Munoz, who got the ninth-inning call Saturday, also remains a viable candidate for such opportunities over the final week-plus of the season.
Sep 11 2022Sewald (4-4) got the win and blown save during Sunday's 8-7 victory over the Braves, allowing two runs on two hits and a hit-by-pitch in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was brought in to get the game's final out after Diego Castillo served up a three-run Michael Harris home run that cut Seattle's lead to one. The 30-year-old immediately surrendered a single followed by a Robbie Grossman home run to fall in line for the loss until Seattle rallied for a walkoff win in the bottom of the frame. The rough outing snapped a seven-appearance scoreless streak and Sewald has now blown saves in two of his last four games. He still possesses an excellent 2.67 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 66 strikeouts in 57.1 innings across 59 appearances.
Sep 10 2022Sewald earned the save over Atlanta on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald notched four swinging strikes on 10 pitches and struck out All-Stars Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley to end the game. The veteran reliever hasn't allowed a run since Aug. 24, surrendering just three hits and posting a 10:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings in that span. Sewald's 19 saves are a career high and are tied for eighth most in the American League.
Sep 6 2022Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald bounced back from taking a blown save Sunday by pitching his third perfect outing in his last six trips to the mound. The right-hander got through the inning on 16 pitches (11 strikes) against the bottom of the White Sox's order. He's now 18-for-22 in save chances with a 2.41 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 64:15 K:BB through 56 innings this season.
Sep 4 2022Sewald allowed an inherited runner to score on one hit in one-third of an inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 6-3 extra-innings win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald couldn't prevent a run from scoring on an Oscar Gonzalez single in the eighth inning after Erik Swanson put Amed Rosario aboard. This went down as Sewald's fourth blown save of the year, though he's added 17 saves and six holds while functioning as the Mariners' primary closer for much of the year. The right-hander has a 2.45 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB through 55 innings this season. He hasn't been charged with a run over 4.1 innings in his last five appearances.
Aug 31 2022Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning, walking two batters while striking out two on his way to a save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was called upon to protect the 5-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth, working around two walks for his 17th save of the season. The right-hander has now pitched three consecutive scoreless outings after giving up three runs over back-to-back appearances. Sewald now owns a 2.52 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with 61 strikeouts over 53.2 innings while appearing in 54 games this year.
Aug 25 2022Sewald (3-4) took the loss against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing a go-ahead two-run home run for his only hit conceded during his one inning. He also recorded a walk and a strikeout apiece. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The normally reliable Sewald started off on the wrong foot upon entering in the ninth inning by issuing a free pass to Keibert Ruiz, and after recording two consecutive outs, he surrendered a 385-foot shot to right field to Ildemaro Vargas. The blast snapped a 1-1 tie and turned out to be the difference in the game, handing Sewald his second loss of August. Despite the stumble, the right-hander maintains a solid 16-for-19 tally in save opportunities, which he's complemented with his three wins and six holds.
Aug 23 2022Sewald allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald gave up an RBI single to Lane Thomas in the ninth inning, ending the right-hander's 10-inning streak without allowing an earned run. He still got the save after stopping the damage there. The 32-year-old is 16-for-19 in save chances this year while pitching to an excellent 2.36 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB through 49.2 innings. The save Tuesday was his first in nearly two weeks, though no other Mariner reliever had logged one since Sewald's previous save (Aug. 10).
Aug 10 2022Sewald struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald successfully protected a one-run lead to earn his 15th save of the season. The Mariners will continue to use a number of options to close out games, though Sewald has still earned three of the team's last five saves. He's also turned in eight consecutive scoreless appearances while maintaining a 6:0 K:BB across eight innings. That stretch has continued his stellar campaign, as Sewald has a 2.31 ERA across 46.2 frames for the season.
Aug 7 2022Sewald pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald took an extra-inning loss to the Angels on Friday, but he was able to help the Mariners salvage a 2-2 split in this weekend series by closing out the finale. He's allowed just one unearned over his last six innings, picking up two saves and a hold in that span. The right-hander is now 14-for-17 in save chances while adding six holds, a 3-3 record, 2.42 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 49:11 K:BB through 44.2 innings this year.
Aug 6 2022Sewald (3-3) took the loss during Friday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing an unearned run while striking out one in the 10th inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered for the top of the 10th inning and surrendered a sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly to score initial runner Magneuris Sierra and take his first loss since June 12. Despite the defeat, the 32-year-old has lowered his ERA to 2.47 during five straight outings without allowing an earned run, though teammate Andres Munoz earned the team's most recent save.
Jul 31 2022Sewald pitched the ninth inning without giving up any runs, hits or walks to pick up the save in a 5-4 win over the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Mariners pulled ahead in the top of the ninth with a two-run inning, manager Scott Servais called on Sewald to protect a one-run lead. Sewald pitched a smooth three-up, three-down frame to earn his 13th save of the season. It was a nice bounce-back performance for Sewald after he gave up a couple of runs and blew the save his last time out against the Rangers. Sewald is in the midst of a career-best season and boasts a 2.72 ERA.
Jul 26 2022Sewald suffered a blown save during Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers, surrendering two runs on one hit and two walks with one strikeout in the eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Scott Servais turned to his best bullpen option to protect a two-run lead in the eighth with the top of the lineup due to bat and Sewald started strong with two quick outs. However, the 32-year-old walked the next two Rangers and served up a game-tying Adolis Garcia double to be stung with his third blown save of the campaign. Sewald had converted 12 straight combined saves and holds prior Tuesday's mishap and still possesses a quality 2.79 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with 45 strikeouts in 38.2 innings across 39 appearances.
Jul 14 2022Sewald recorded saves on both ends of Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Nationals, pitching a total of 1.1 innings and giving up one run on two hits while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander collected a one-out save in the matinee, shutting the door after the Nats threatened to erase a 6-1 deficit in the ninth inning. Sewald then worked a more traditional full inning in the nightcap to protect a 2-0 lead, and he needed the extra cushion after Juan Soto -- who'd socked the three-run homer in the first game that forced Seattle's closer into action -- took him deep as well for a solo shot. Sewald has converted 10 straight save chances, last blowing one June 2, and he's now up to 12 on the year to go with three wins, four holds, a 2.60 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 41:7 K:BB through 34.2 innings.
Jul 10 2022Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald wasn't available for a save chance Saturday, which Diego Castillo converted, but it was Sewald back in the ninth inning Sunday. Over his last 10 innings, the 32-year-old right-hander has allowed one run and four hits while striking out 15 and notching six saves. He's 10-for-12 in save chances with a 2.43 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB through 33.1 innings overall, and it appears the closer job is his for as long as he keeps pitching well.
Jul 3 2022Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to secure the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had no trouble protecting a one-run lead, retiring Vimael Machin, Sean Murphy and Stephen Vogt on a combined 13 pitches. This was Sewald's fifth straight appearance with a save, which has pushed him to the head of the Mariners' closer committee. He's allowed four runs in 13 innings since the start of June and owns a 2.73 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 29.2 innings while adding nine saves, four holds and two blown saves this season.
Jul 1 2022Sewald earned a save against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing a run on one hit while striking out three over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was summoned with Seattle up by three runs in the ninth inning, and he struck out the side around a one-out solo homer off the bat of Ramon Laureano to secure the save. The veteran has emerged as the Mariners' preferred ninth-inning option, notching a save in each of his past four outings while posting a 7:0 K:BB and allowing just one hit and one run over that span. Sewald leads the Mariners with eight saves on the campaign, doubling the number of his nearest competitor (Diego Castillo).
Jun 28 2022Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has converted three saves in a row, and he's gone four innings since he last allowed a baserunner. He's now 7-for-9 in saves while adding four holds, a 3-2 record, 2.60 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB through 27.2 innings. The 32-year-old's grip on the closer role is getting increasingly tight, though Mariners manager Scott Servais is known to employ a committee approach.
Jun 24 2022Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald picked up his second save in as many days with a drama-free ninth inning Friday. He's kept runs off the board in his last 3.1 innings, though his recent usage might make him unavailable should a save chance arise Saturday. He has a 2.70 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB in 26.2 innings overall while converting six of eight saves and adding four holds in 27 appearances.
Jun 23 2022Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the A's bullpen butchered a save chance, Sewald showed them how to do it. He needed just 11 pitches to convert his fifth save of the season. The right-hander's only blemishes in June came in a pair of games versus the Red Sox -- he's kept runs off the board in his other seven outings this month while continuing to function in a high-leverage role. Sewald has a 2.81 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB with four holds and two blown saves through 25.2 innings this year.
Jun 13 2022Sewald (3-2) allowed a two-run home run and hit two batters while also recording two strikeouts over an inning to take the loss against the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after notching his third win, Sewald was on the opposite side of the ledger Sunday when he surrendered what turned out to be a game-winning two-run home run to Rafael Devers in the eighth inning. The hard-throwing right-hander's control was uncharacteristically poor, and he's now yielded earned runs in consecutive appearances for the first time all season.
Jun 12 2022Sewald (3-1) secured the win in a victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and also recording two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald looked like he'd instead be on the hook for his second loss when he yielded a go-ahead solo home run to Bobby Dalbec in the top of the ninth inning, but he was bailed out via clutch Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore hits in the home half of the frame that secured the comeback win. The solo blast was the first hit Sewald had given up in his last four trips to the mound, and he's still carrying a 2.42 ERA and 0.81 WHIP across 22 appearances.
Jun 9 2022Sewald recorded his fourth hold in a win over the Astros on Wednesday, firing a perfect eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed just 11 pitches to get through his one frame and author his fifth straight scoreless effort. The right-hander sports a 2.11 ERA and 0.80 WHIP to go along with his four holds, two wins and four saves, making him quite the fantasy asset in formats that place value on relievers. Diego Castillo snagged the save for Seattle in this one, as the closer-by-committee situation continues for the Mariners.
Jun 5 2022Sewald allowed a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald got one out, then intentionally walked Corey Seager to get to Mitch Garver. The strategy worked, as both Garver and Kole Calhoun fouled out to earn Sewald his second save in as many appearances. The right-hander now has a 2.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings while picking up four saves, three holds and two blown saves this season. He's on a 4.1-inning scoreless streak.
Jun 3 2022Sewald walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald needed 23 pitches (14 strikes), but he was able to lock down his third save of the season. The 32-year-old took a blown save in Thursday's game versus the Orioles after allowing an inherited runner to score, but manager Scott Servais showed trust to turn back to him the next day. The right-hander has a 2.33 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 19:6 K:BB, three holds and a 2-1 record through 19.1 innings as a high-leverage option in the Mariners' closer committee.
May 23 2022Sewald earned a save after he pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out a batter in Monday's 7-6 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called upon to protect a one-run lead, Sewald made quick work of the first two batters he faced before Jed Lowrie ripped a two-out single. Things got interesting after Lowrie, the tying-run, advanced to second on a wild pitch, but Sewald was able to get Sean Murphy to ground out to end the contest. The save was the 31-year-old's second of the year in three opportunities. After giving up four runs over two appearances earlier in May, Sewald has now rattled off 5.2 scoreless innings in his last six outings, lowering his season-long numbers to a 2.40 ERA and a microscopic 0.53 WHIP with 15 punchouts in 15 frames this season.
May 14 2022Sewald (2-1) was credited with the win in a victory over the Mets on Friday, firing 1.1 perfect innings during which he recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got a bit of redemption against his old Mets squad, serving as an effective bridge to Drew Steckenrider in the ninth inning following a sharp start by Marco Gonzales. Sewald had uncharacteristically allowed four earned runs over a pair of recent appearances preceding Friday's, but the pristine effort brought his ERA down from 3.86 to 3.38.
May 10 2022Sewald saved Tuesday's 5-4 victory over Philadelphia, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald got the last out of the eighth and stayed in for the ninth to record his first save of the season despite surrendering a Jean Segura solo shot. The 31-year-old has surrendered four runs through 9.1 innings this season -- all the result of two home runs -- but has permitted just five baserunners along with 10 strikeouts. Manager Scott Servais has played the matchups at the back end of his bullpen with four different relievers recording each of the teams four saves and Sewald will need to earn a defined role before he can be relied upon consistently.
May 9 2022Sewald (1-1) was credited with the victory in an extra-inning win over the Rays on Sunday, firing a scoreless 10th inning during which he allowed a walk and recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald showed no residual effects from his first stumble of the season Friday, when he'd taken the loss by allowing three earned runs on three hits over an inning to these same Rays. The right-hander bounced right back with a sharp 13-pitch outing that saw him get nine of his offerings into the strike zone. Manager Scott Servais' willingness to turn right back to Sewald in a high-leverage scenario Sunday is certainly a welcome sight for fantasy managers.
May 6 2022Sewald (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits in one inning during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Rays. He struck out one and was charged with a blown save and a loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was tasked with preserving a one-run lead in the ninth inning but he coughed up a one-out, three-run blast to Manuel Margot. He had thrown six perfect innings with eight strikeouts to begin the year but he saw his ERA jump to 3.86 after Friday's outing. It was Sewald's first save chance of the season and his performance likely won't earn him many more opportunities in the near future.
Apr 26 2022Sewald (illness) arrived in Tampa Bay for the team's three-game set with the Rays, but he won't be activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's ability to rejoin the team suggests he's no longer experiencing symptoms of the virus, but acting manager Kristopher Negron said the reliever will just be "going through the motions" Tuesday while he works to regain conditioning after a six-day layoff. Negron left the door open for Sewald to play Wednesday, depending on how he feels physically one day after resuming baseball activity.
Apr 20 2022Sewald (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald delivered a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Rangers but will now be unavailable until further notice. It's unclear if the 31-year-old tested positive for the virus, but he'll be away from the team until he clears the COVID-19 protocols. Drew Steckenrider and Diego Castillo should continue to split save chances for the Mariners in the meantime.
Apr 9 2022Sewald was credited with his first hold in a win over the Twins on Friday, firing a perfect eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made quick work of the Twins in a 13-pitch eighth inning that saw him impressively dispose of the potent trio of Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa and Jorge Polanco. The veteran right-hander put together a diverse resume in 2021 that included 11 saves and 16 holds, and he could have a similarly fluid high-leverage role this season.
Mar 22 2022Sewald and the Mariners avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.735 million deal Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald broke out in his age-31 season last year, striking out 39.4 percent of opposing batters while posting a 3.06 ERA. Seattle's closer committee, a setup they intend to stick with this season, meant he only picked up 11 saves despite that dominance, which lessened the amount of money he would have received in arbitration.
Mar 20 2022The Mariners will use a committee to close out games again in 2022, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports. "We'll have a number of guys who will finish off games for us," manager Scott Servais said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was one of the top breakout relief pitchers of 2021, using the change in his fastball angle to explode his strikeout rate. He certainly possessed closer skills last season with a 39.4% strikeout rate and a 30.3% K-BB%. But his ability to go longer in outings can work against him, as it could encourage Servais to turn to Sewald earlier in the game and get 4-to-5 critical outs, as he did five times in September last year.
Oct 3 2021Sewald (10-3) got the win in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Angels, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks with three strikeouts in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was brought in for the eighth inning with Seattle protecting a three-run lead and surrendered two walks before permitting a Jared Walsh homer to tie the game and blow the save. Seattle rallied with three runs in the bottom of the inning to take the lead and put the 31-year-old in line for the win. The earned runs give Sewald only four in his last 12.2 innings, and he's struck out multiple batters in three of his last five outings.
Sep 25 2021Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out one to earn the save in the win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He intentionally walked two batters and gave up a double to load the bases with one out. However, he had a crucial strikeout against Jack Mayfield and managed to get out of the inning to secure his save and the win. This was Sewald's second save in back-to-back games, and he and Drew Steckenrider both have four saves each in September. The former is 11-for-15 in save opportunities this season.
Sep 23 2021Sewald allowed one earned run on one hit and struck out two Thursday against the Athletics to earn the save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the game with a two-run lead. He surrendered a solo home run to Matt Olson to cut the lead in half, but he ultimately shut the door to earn to his 10th save. Sewald and Drew Steckenrider have split saves evenly for much of September, with Sewald collecting three and Steckenrider four.
Sep 21 2021Sewald pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and recorded the save Monday against the Athletics, striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald recorded his third straight scoreless appearance, and it was also the third straight outing in which he recorded more than three outs. The right-hander has gone 9-for-13 in save chances this season and has also racked up 13 holds, so he should remain a reliable late-inning arm for the Mariners ahead of the final weeks of the regular season.
Sep 14 2021Sewald recorded his 12th hold in a win over the Red Sox on Monday despite allowing two earned runs on two hits over an inning during which he also recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald encountered trouble for the third straight appearance after opening the frame with consecutive strikeouts of Enrique Hernandez and Kyle Schwarber. Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers subsequently tagged him for back-to-back solo home runs to bring the Red Sox within a run before Sewald escaped by retiring J.D. Martinez. The hard-throwing right-hander boasted a 2.39 ERA and 0.98 WHIP as recently as Sept. 5, but a three-appearance stretch where he's given up five earned runs over three innings has bumped those figures up to 3.12 and 1.02, respectively.
Sep 7 2021Sewald pitched one inning giving up two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called upon to protect a 4-2 ninth inning lead, Sewald walked Jose Altuve to open the inning and later surrendered a two-run homer to Alex Bregman. It was the second time in three outings that he has blown a save but it was only the second time in his last 12 outings that he was tagged for any earned runs. Since returning from the paternity list on Aug. 16, he has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.
Sep 2 2021Sewald tossed a four-out save Wednesday in a 1-0 win over the Astros. He allowed two hits and had three strikeouts and zero walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald relieved Drew Steckenrider with two on and two out in the eighth and struck out Carlos Correa to escape the inning. Sewald gave up two one-out singles in the ninth but finished with a flyout and a strikeout to earn his eighth save of the year and his fourth since Aug. 17. He and Steckenrider have alternated picking up the last four saves for the Mariners, and the ninth-inning scenario could become even more cloudy with Diego Castillo (shoulder) set to return over the weekend. Regardless, Sewald has been fantastic this season, pitching to a 2.45 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 79:13 K:BB over 47.2 innings.
Aug 31 2021Sewald (9-3) got the win in Tuesday's 4-0 dispatching of the Astros, allowing one hit with three strikeouts in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered a scoreless game in the eighth inning, working around a Jose Altuve single to record all three outs via the strikeout, and fell in line for the win after Seattle took the lead in the bottom half of the frame. Other than a poor outing on Aug. 5, the 31-year-old delivered a sensational August featuring three wins, saves and holds apiece in 12 appearances.
Aug 23 2021Sewald saved Monday's 5-3 victory over the Athletics, striking out one in a clean ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Seattle scored three in the top of the inning, Sewald entered in the ninth and slammed the door on the middle of Oakland's order. The 31-year-old has had himself quite the week since returning from the paternity list Tuesday, recording a win, three saves and a hold in five innings, and appears to be leading Seattle's closer committee while Diego Castillo is sidelined.
Aug 19 2021Sewald allowed an unearned run on one hit and no walks while striking out one across one inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald pitched the 11th inning and was given a two-run lead to work with. He allowed only a two-out single, though that allowed the runner that began on second base to score. Sewald recorded the final out one batter later, and he now has six saves on the season. It is worth noting that Diego Castillo was brought into the game in a save situation in the ninth inning, though he surrendered a three-run home run to lose the lead. In addition to Castillo and Sewald, Drew Steckenrider has also factored into the Mariners' closer picture of late. Sewald has two of the team's five saves since Castillo was added to the roster.
Aug 18 2021Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning on one hit while striking out one, earning the save in the win over the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead and secured his fifth save in his first appearance since being reinstated from the paternity list. The 31-year-old is a part of Seattle's closer-by-committee approach. He received the ninth inning while Diego Castillo filled the eighth. Castillo is 1-for-3 in save opportunities since joining the Mariners at the trade deadline. Sewald has a 2.77 ERA in 39 innings and is 5-for-7 in save opportunities.
Aug 16 2021Sewald was reinstated from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was away from the team since Thursday, but he'll rejoin the active roster and take the place of right-hander Yohan Ramirez in the bullpen. The 31-year-old has taken on a setup role since the Mariners traded for Diego Castillo at the end of July, and he's recorded two holds with a 5.40 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in 6.2 innings across six appearances since then.
Aug 12 2021Sewald was placed on the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players may miss up to three days on the paternity list, meaning Sewald should be back by Sunday. Yohan Ramirez was recalled to take his place in the bullpen in a corresponding move.
Aug 8 2021Sewald (7-3) struck out four in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald took the loss in his last outing when he allowed three runs in two innings, but he returned to form Sunday. The right-hander has now held the opposition scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances, and he's picked up two wins, a save and two holds during that time.
Aug 6 2021Sewald (6-3) was tagged with the loss in relief Thursday against the Yankees, as he gave up three runs on three hits while fanning one in Thursday's loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Anderson delivered a good performance Thursday, but the bullpen faltered once again and Sewald was the one that allowed the Yankees to score what would eventually be the winning run. Aside from blowing the save and essentially giving the game away, Sewald also ended a streak of six straight scoreless appearances Thursday.
Jul 27 2021Sewald picked up the save Monday against the Astros after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had to protect a three-run lead in the ninth, and he was extremely efficient to get the job done since he needed just 13 pitches (eight strikes) to close things out. Sewald now has gone 4-for-5 in save chances this year and has also tossed three straight scoreless outings. The Mariners have been flexible this season with their closing situation as they have mixed and matched save opportunities, but Sewald might remain as the team's second-best save option behind Kendall Graveman.
Jul 24 2021Sewald (6-2) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings en route to his sixth win of the year Friday against the Athletics. He did not allow a hit but walked a batter and struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald came in to finish off the seventh inning in place of Erik Swanson. He started off by walking Mark Canha but retired the next four batters he faced. The Mariners would regain the lead in the bottom of the seventh, giving Sewald his sixth win of the year and his first since June 26. The 31-year-old has been reliable for the most part with a 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings.
Jul 17 2021Sewald picked up the one-out save Friday in the win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald earned his third save of the season and second in back-to-back games. Kendall Graveman was unable to finish out the ninth inning and Seattle decided to call on Sewald to finish the game. The Mariners have been flexible this season with their closing situation as they have mixed and matched save opportunities. The 31-year-old has not allowed an earned run since June 1. During that stretch, he has fired 17 scoreless innings while striking out 29 and picking up three saves and five holds. He could be in line for more saves if the Mariners decide to trade some arms before the trade deadline.
Jul 11 2021Sewald earned the save against the Angels on Saturday, tossing a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Seattle up by two runs in the ninth inning, it was Sewald who got the call in place of usual closer Kendall Graveman, who had pitched each of the previous two days. Sewald proved up to the challenge, needing only 12 pitches to retire the side in order. The right-hander has performed well in his first season with Seattle, posting a 1.40 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He has been seeing more high-leverage work of late, notching two saves and three holds in his past six outings.
Jul 5 2021Sewald secured his sixth hold in a win over the Rangers on Sunday, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts over a scoreless eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old continued his stretch of dominance, one in which he's now strung together 13.2 consecutive scoreless innings across 15 appearances. Sewald has compiled a fantasy-friendly allotment of three victories, one save and four holds over that span as well, all while also generating an elite 16.5 K/9. With the Mariners' closer situation a fairly fluid one, Sewald's body of work and swing-and-miss stuff could certainly afford him additional save opportunities in coming weeks.
Jul 1 2021Sewald tossed 1.1 scoreless frames to earn the save Thursday against the Blue Jays. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered during the eighth inning after Toronto made it a three-run game. The right-hander sent Vladimir Guerrero down on strikes to finish off the frame. Upon giving up a leadoff single and a walk in the ninth, Sewald whiffed the next three batters to pick up his first save of the year with Kendall Graveman presumably unavailable after pitching 1.2 innings Wednesday. Sewald has been solid in relief this season, collecting five wins to go with a 1.66 ERA and 1.02 WHIP.
Jun 27 2021Sewald (5-2) picked up the win in relief during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox, striking out the only batter he faced in the bottom of the eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered to face Andrew Vaughn with the bases empty and two outs in a 2-2 tie during the eighth inning. He punched Vaughn out and was replaced by closer Kendall Graveman after Taylor Trammell's second homer of the game gave Seattle the lead. Sewald now has five wins on the campaign to go along with an exceptional 1.86 ERA. He should continue to see work in high-leverage situations going forward.
Jun 22 2021Sewald (4-2) earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless eighth inning, walking one and fanning one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald's command wasn't entirely sharp since he tossed just nine of his 17 pitches for strikes, but he still got the job done and has now racked up 10 straight appearances without allowing an earned run. The right-hander has improved his ERA to 2.00 as a result while posting a 28:10 K:BB across 18 innings this season.
Jun 15 2021Sewald (3-2) pitched a clean eighth inning while striking out a batter and picked up the win Monday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald had a nice bounce-back performance with a stress-free inning after taking a loss against Cleveland over the weekend. The Mariners were able to pull ahead in the bottom half of the eighth, awarding Sewald his third win of the year. The 31-year-old has been pretty reliable out of the bullpen this season with a 2.57 ERA and a 23:8 K:BB over 14 innings.
Jun 12 2021Sewald (2-2) failed to record an out and was tagged with the loss Saturday against Cleveland after giving up a run and a walk Saturday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald entered the bottom of the 10th inning with a 4-4 tie and an automatic runner in second base, and his outing didn't boost Seattle's chances of earning the victory -- he allowed a single to Amed Rosario and walked Jose Ramirez to load the bases with no outs. In fact, an error from Sewald himself allowed Harold Ramirez to score on a fielder's choice. As a result of his woeful outing, Sewald ended a streak of four straight scoreless appearances.
Jun 1 2021Sewald (2-1) lost Tuesday's 12-6 defeat to Oakland, allowing three runs on a hit and two walks without recording an out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was one of three Seattle pitchers in the top of the seventh as Oakland scored six times in the inning. He entered with a one-run lead and a runner on third and promptly allowed a single followed by two walks before being removed. Daniel Zamora came in and allowed all three runners to score which resulted in a disaster outing for Sewald, whose ERA quadrupled from 1.00 to 4.00.
May 30 2021Sewald recorded his first hold in a win over the Rangers on Saturday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has been effective in a number of roles since having his contract selected May 13, working three multi-inning outings and contributing four scoreless appearances in five trips to the mound overall. The right-hander has pitched to a 1.13 ERA and impressive 13:4 K:BB over his eight innings, while his two victories and Saturday's hold have given him some early, surprising fantasy relevance.
May 25 2021Sewald (2-0) won Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Oakland, going two innings and allowing one hit and one walk with three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald relieved starter Logan Gilbert in the fifth and secured the victory having been spotted a 4-2 lead upon entry. This was his fourth appearance in 10 days since being recalled and Sewald has impressed with a 1.29 ERA and 12 strikeouts in seven innings.
May 17 2021Sewald (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings on two hits and one walk while striking out four to earn the win Sunday over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald made his season debut with the Mariners Sunday after being called up last Thursday. He got the job done, earning the win after pitching a scoreless fourth and fifth inning in the Mariners' bullpen game. Seattle is dealing with injuries to multiple pitchers and his time in the big leagues may be short once they are able to return. The 31-year-old has pitched just 27.2 innings in MLB over the last three seasons.
May 13 2021Sewald's contract was selected by the Mariners on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners during the offseason but was unable to break camp with the club after he served as a non-roster invitee this spring. The right-hander made two appearances (one start) for Triple-A Tacoma to begin the season and struck out 10 in 4.1 scoreless innings.
Mar 26 2021Sewald was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald was a non-roster invitee during spring training after signing a minor-league contract with the Mariners in January. However, the right-hander was unable to secure a spot on the major-league roster after he posted a 9.64 ERA and 2.36 WHIP in 4.2 innings during five spring appearances. Sewald will likely begin the year at Triple-A Tacoma.
Dec 2 2020Sewald was non-tendered by the Mets on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He never logged an ERA lower than 4.55 across four seasons in the Mets' bullpen, so it's not surprising to see him cut loose. Sewald could end up settling for a minor-league deal this offseason.
Aug 11 2020Sewald was optioned to the Mets' alternate training site Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sewald has made five appearances out of the pen for the Mets this season, but things haven't gone at all well for him. He's allowed nine runs on 12 hits in six innings, walking four batters while striking out just two.
Aug 5 2020Sewald allowed two hits and a walk in 1.2 scoreless innings during Tuesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander entered the game in the fourth inning after a poor performance from Steven Matz, but Sewald ran into trouble of his own in the fifth, loading the bases with two outs before getting bailed out by Jeurys Familia. Sewald has a 5.06 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 2:2 K:BB through 5.1 innings, and his low-leverage role offers little fantasy appeal.
Mar 14 2020Sewald has posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB through 5.1 innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is coming off an encouraging big-league campaign, as Sewald compiled a 22:3 K:BB through 19.2 innings with a FIP more than a full run below his 4.58 ERA. His spot in the Mets' bullpen seems secure for the regular season, but he's unlikely to see much high-leverage work -- Sewald recorded only one save and zero holds in 2019.
Aug 23 2019Sewald struck out two in a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record his first save of the season in a win over Cleveland.
Aug 16 2019Sewald had his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
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Jul 21 2018Sewald was called up to the majors on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Sewald has a 5.05 ERA in 41 innings for the Mets this season. His 24.1 percent strikeout rate and 7.5 percent walk rate are each solid, but he barely gets any ground balls (27.1 percent). He'll fill the bullpen spot vacated by Jeurys Familia, who was traded to the Athletics on Saturday.
Jul 6 2018Sewald was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.Sewald has appeared in 26 games for the Mets this year, posting a 4.85 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. He will likely be deployed in a middle-relief role while with the team. In a corresponding move, Jerry Blevins was put on the bereavement list.
Jun 2 2018Sewald (0-4) took the loss against the Cubs on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits over 1.2 innings while striking out two.The big blow off Sewald was a three-run jack by Kyle Schwarber in the eighth inning, the fourth homer the right-hander has served up this season -- all of which have come since the beginning of May. Sewald has been scored upon in three straight appearances, pushing his ERA up to 4.73, but his 1.18 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB are actually solid. Given the injuries and ineffectiveness hampering the Mets bullpen and pitching staff, the team needs the 28-year-old to figure out how to keep the ball in the park and give them reliable middle relief innings, but until he does his fantasy value is minimal even in deep NL-only formats.
May 2 2018Sewald (0-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Braves, giving up three runs on five hits over three innings of relief while striking out two.The right-hander entered the game in the fifth inning of a 0-0 tie after Jacob deGrom exited with a hyperextended elbow, but Sewald wasn't able to have the same kind of success. He'd allowed only three earned runs in 13.2 innings prior to Wednesday, and Sewald's 19:2 K:BB on the season remains strong, so he should continue to have fantasy value in deep leagues as a long reliever capable of providing solid ratios and strikeouts.
Mar 26 2018Sewald earned a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.Sewald is likely slated for middle-innings work with AJ Ramos, Anthony Swarzak and Jerry Blevins viewed as the primary members of the bridge to closer Jeurys Familia. That assignment won't translate to many holds for Sewald, rendering him a rather unappealing commodity even in NL-only settings.
Sep 15 2017Sewald allowed three unearned runs on two hits in just a third of an inning during Thursday's loss to the Cubs.Sewald has only pitched in four of the last 14 games, and has an ERA of 7.45 in his last 10 appearances. Unsurprisingly, he is near the back of the bullpen and it's unlikely that he will see many opportunities in high-leverage situations for the remainder of the season.
Jun 28 2017Sewald provided three innings of scoreless relief in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, giving up two hits and striking out three.The 27-year-old rookie has been a little too prone to blowups to be a reliable fantasy asset, but Sewald's 39:9 K:BB in 32.1 innings is strong and his 3.01 FIP and 3.68 xFIP suggest his 4.45 ERA is due to more than a little bad luck. Expect him to continue working in low-leverage situations moving forward.
May 26 2017Sewald gave up a hit and a walk while striking out four over three scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's loss to the Padres.He replaced an ineffective Rafael Montero in the fourth inning and gave the Mets a chance to mount a comeback, although they'd eventually fall short in a 4-3 loss. Sewald now has a 2.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB in his first 17.1 big-league innings, helping to solidify the middle innings for a battered pitching staff, but his role won't afford the 27-year-old much fantasy upside, as he has no wins or saves and just one hold in 12 appearances.