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Mon Mar 2518:50Paul Sewald Heading To Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (oblique) is going to open the regular season on the injured list, according to manager Torey Lovullo. This is a tough break for the D-Backs as Sewald has reportedly suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain. The organization has not given a timetable for Sewald's return, but he'll likely miss at least most of April. The expectation is that Kevin Ginkel will operate as the closer until Sewald returns. Possibly, Miguel Castro and Joe Mantiply will be in the mix as well. For now, Ginkel looks like the pitcher worth rostering in fantasy formats while Sewald recovers.
Source: Nick PiecoroRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 1416:50Paul Sewald Using A Changeup This Spring
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald has added a changeup to his arsenal this spring training. He hasn't thrown a changeup with any kind of regularity since the 2020 season. Upon arriving in Seattle before the 2021 season, he rode his fastball/slider combination into the closer's role for the Mariners. Through four Cactus League appearances, Sewald hasn't allowed a single run. Of the three changeups he's thrown that were put in play, he's recorded four outs. In the last three seasons, he has 65 saves, a 2.95 ERA, 136 ERA+ and 12.2 K/9. His 2.75 xERA, .189 xBA, 85.9 mph average exit velocity, 32.1% strikeout rate and 29.9 hard-hit percentage all ranked among the 94th percentile or better across the majors in 2023. Sewald doesn't have a high-velocity fastball like most closers, so the addition of a changeup should make his heater more effective. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 13 fantasy closer in the game.
Source: MLB.com - Jesse BorekRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1116:37Paul Sewald Settles With D-Backs For $7.35 Million
The Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed reliever Paul Sewald settled at $7.35 million for the 2024 campaign to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday, according to sources. Sewald was dealt from the Seattle Mariners to the D-backs at the trade deadline last summer and became a stabilizing force at the back end of Arizona's bullpen in the second half of the season as the team eventually advanced to the World Series. In 65 total appearances between Seattle and Arizona, Sewald had a decent 3.12 ERA (3.57 FIP), 1.15 WHIP and a career-high 34 saves while walking 24 and striking out 80 in 60 2/3 regular season innings. The 33-year-old veteran has a strong strikeout rate and should be targeted as a top-15 fantasy closer as Arizona's go-to guy for the ninth inning.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 25 202312:31Paul Sewald's Sixth Save Sends Arizona To Fall Classic
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his sixth save of the postseason on Tuesday night in the 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series to send his team to the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Sewald pitched a clean bottom of the ninth inning with no hits allowed, no walks and no strikeouts. The 33-year-old right-hander has been spotless this postseason, throwing eight scoreless innings with three hits allowed, one walk and 11 strikeouts to go along with his six saves. Sewald will hope to keep this up when he pitches in his first World Series, which begins this Friday in Texas.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 10 202300:42Paul Sewald Converts Third Postseason Save Of 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald continued his stellar 2023 postseason, converting his third save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 33-year-old converted 34 of 39 regular season save opportunities with the Mariners and Diamondbacks and has now converted all of his save opportunities this postseason with no runs allowed, four strikeouts, and just one baserunner allowed in three innings pitched.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202300:52Paul Sewald Escapes With 33rd Save Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mets. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He allowed a leadoff walk and got the first out at first on a sacrifice bunt. The runner advanced to third on a steal before he got the second out on a strikeout and then allowed another walk before finally getting the final out on a flyout. It wasn't pretty, but Sewald has been stellar all season, converting all but five save opportunities with a 3.16 ERA and an 11.84 K/9 rate. He should remain a high-end fantasy option down the stretch.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 8 202301:43Paul Sewald Earns One-Out Save Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 31st save on Thursday, closing out a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Sewald was called upon with two outs in the ninth and two men on base and got a ground out to secure the save. The Diamondbacks star deadline acquisition has been a little shaky lately, but overall has been exactly what the team needed, converting 10 of his 12 save opportunities with the snakes. He now has a 3.27 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 74 strikeouts in 55 IP on the season. He is a borderline top-10 fantasy closer.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202301:53Paul Sewald Collects 28th Save Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald shut the door on the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, closing out a 3-2 win. Sewald threw a scoreless ninth inning, allowing just a walk while striking out a pair. After a shaky start to his time in the desert, Sewald has settled down nicely. The 33-year-old now has eight straight scoreless appearances, including seven saves during that span. He should continue to be the go-to option for the Snakes and could see a load of opportunities as they fight for a postseason berth. He is a top-ten fantasy closer.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 16 202300:29Paul Sewald Earns 24th Save Of Season Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 24th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed back-to-back singles, got the second out on a pop-out, and got the final out on a flyout. The 33-year-old joined the Diamondbacks at the trade deadline after a solid season with the Mariners and has now converted saves in each of his last three appearances. His 3.26 ERA and 12.64 K/9 rate have made him a higher-end fantasy option this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 14 202301:57Paul Sewald Records Back-To-Back Saves
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 23rd save of the season Sunday in a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Sewald tossed a scoreless ninth, allowing just a walk while striking out one. After a blown save in his first opportunity with Arizona, Sewald has bounced back with a couple of scoreless converted saves in the last two days. The 33-year-old veteran should see plenty more opportunities down the stretch as Arizona pushes for a playoff spot. He is a high-quality bullpen option that can be started in almost all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 6 202319:56Paul Sewald Blows Sunday's Game
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald was brought in with a one-run lead versus the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The right-hander didn't retire a batter as he allowed three runs to score in what ended up being a loss for Arizona. He allowed Max Kepler to tie the game to open the frame. After that, Sewald gave up a walkoff two-run blast to Matt Wallner. It was a tough outing for Sewald, but he should rebound from this. The D-Backs acquired Sewald at the trade deadline to be their closer down the stretch. That being said, Sewald should remain in the ninth inning role going forward.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 31 202317:31Diamondbacks Acquiring Paul Sewald From Mariners
The Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a deal on Monday to acquire closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners, according to sources. The Diamondbacks are sending infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman Dominic Canzone and infielder Ryan Bliss to the Mariners in return. Sewald will head to the National League West and should become Arizona's primary closing option after posting a strong 2.93 ERA (2.98 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, a career-high 21 saves, 14 walks and 60 strikeouts in 43 relief innings for the M's this year. With Sewald no longer in Seattle, Andres Munoz figures to be the primary beneficiary for save chances, although Justin Topa could also factor into the equation in the ninth for the rest of the season.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff PassanRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202300:31Paul Sewald Allows Run, Earns Save Tuesday
Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald managed to earn his 20th save of the season in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Twins. Sewald entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff home run before getting the next three hitters out on a groundout, lineout, and flyout. The 33-year-old has been excellent overall this season, converting all but three save opportunities with a 3.00 ERA and a 12.64 K/9 rate. He should remain a strong fantasy option in the second half as the Mariners fight for a Wild Card spot.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 18 202308:07Paul Sewald Secures Monday's Save
Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald completed his 19th save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6. He only needed to get one out in the top of the ninth inning, striking out the only batter he faced. Sewald now owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 37.4% strikeout rate across 37 2/3 innings. Despite the handful of late-inning arms in Seattle's pen, the 33-year-old has the closing role locked down, and fantasy managers should start him in all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 2 202323:26Paul Sewald Grabs 17th Save Sunday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned another save on Sunday, shutting down the Tampa Bay Rays to secure a 7-6 win. Sewald tossed a perfect ninth, striking out two in the process. That makes back-to-back saves against the MLB's best team, with a total of 2 scoreless innings thrown over that span. The 33-year-old has been solid this year for the M's, pitching to a 2.62 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 47 strikeouts in 34 IP. Even with a few blown saves recently, he appears to be locked into the closer role for the time being. He is one of the better fantasy options out of the bullpen.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 27 202309:05Paul Sewald Closes Out Monday's Win
Seattle Mariners right-hander Paul Sewald recorded the save on Monday after closing out the 8-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. He came into the game with two outs in the ninth inning and made quick work of the Nats, striking out the only batter he faced. It was Sewald's 14th save of 2023, and he also owns a 2.64 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 35.3% strikeout rate. Fantasy managers should view the 33-year-old as the lone closer in Seattle who will continue providing great value in every category.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 7 202302:18Paul Sewald Picks Up 12th Save Of The Season
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned the save on Tuesday when he allowed a single and a walk to go along with a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Per usual, whenever he has a decent lead, Sewald pounded the strike zone when he came out for the ninth inning. It got a little dicey off the bat, though, as he allowed a single to Juan Soto and then walked Gary Sanchez after striking out Manny Machado. The drama subsided soon afterward as he punched out Jake Cronenworth and then induced a Brandon Dixon ground ball to end the game. It's worth noting that Andres Munoz returned to the Seattle bullpen tonight and worked a scoreless eighth inning before handing it over to Sewald. Munoz may snipe the occasional save from Sewald but his presence should help the veteran closer overall. For the season, the 33-year-old reliever owns a solid 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 35:8 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings to go along with 12 saves.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri May 26 202302:43Paul Sewald Cruises To 11th Save
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald secured his 11th save of the season Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Sewald looked great again in this one, notching two strikeouts and not allowing a baserunner in his inning of work. The righty has a 3.18 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with 30 strikeouts over 22 IP and has converted all 11 of his save opportunities. With Andres Munoz set to return soon, it will be interesting to see what the Mariners do with their high-leverage arms. Sewald has certainly pitched well enough to see the majority of save chances, but Munoz might vulture some of his saves.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 24 202309:16Paul Sewald Remains Perfect In Save Opportunities Tuesday
Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald picked up his 10th save of the season on Tuesday, tossing a clean ninth inning to help his team defeat the Oakland Athletics 3-2. He allowed no baserunners while striking out a pair and has still yet to blow a save. Sewald's running a 3.32 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 28 punchouts over 21.2 innings, dominant numbers from the pen. When Andres Munoz (shoulder) returns from the injured list, the former may have some competition for the closer role. However, given his string of success, Sewald should remain the number one option in Seattle.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri May 5 202301:13Paul Sewald Remains Perfect, Grabs Ninth Save
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Paul Sewald notched his ninth save of the season on Thursday after shutting down the Oakland Athletics to preserve a 5-3 win. Sewald threw a perfect frame, fanning two in the process. He now has a 2.65 ERA and 0.76 WHIP and has converted all nine of his save opportunities. The 32-year-old has looked fantastic in Andres Munoz' absence and should continue to get save chances once Munoz returns, although they may return to a committee approach. For now, though, Sewald is an elite closing option.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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