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The Detroit Tigers have a very difficult offseason to navigate ahead of them. Another season has gone by where they were able to remain competitive and make a deep postseason run, but at the same time, there is still a tangible gap between them and a World Series appearance.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Tigers decline mutual option on Paul Sewald

The Tigers have declined their $10MM mutual option on reliever Paul Sewald, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. He will instead receive a $1MM buyout and become a free agent.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Tigers activate RHP Paul Sewald, DFA RHP Jose Urquidy

Right-hander Paul Sewald joined the Tigers on Thursday for the first time since his trade deadline acquisition. Detroit activated the 35-year-old reliever from the 60-day injured list, where he landed with a right shoulder strain.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Tigers Activate Paul Sewald, Release Codi Heuer

The Tigers have activated reliever Paul Sewald from the 60-day injured list and opened a spot on the 40-man roster by releasing fellow right-hander Codi Heuer, who’d been pitching in Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 28

Tigers Could Get Back Another Key Bullpen Arm With Paul Sewald Progressing

The Detroit Tigers knew they needed to upgrade their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. After fielding a unit that was incredible during the playoffs last year -- which allowed manager A.J.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 31

Guardians Make Interesting Move at MLB Trade Deadline

The Cleveland Guardians only made two trades before the clock struck 6:00 PM EST, officially marking the MLB trade deadline. The organization made a few moves on Thursday, including trading Shane Bieber to the Toronto Blue Jays and Paul Sewald to the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Tigers Land Swing-and-Miss Reliever From Guardians

The Tigers continued to build their pitching depth on Thursday. Eight hours before the MLB 2025 trade deadline, they acquired veteran reliever Paul Sewald from the Guardians.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Tigers acquire RHP Paul Sewald from Guardians

The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Paul Sewald from the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

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America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 31

Cleveland Guardians Trade Veteran To Division Rival

The Cleveland Guardians look like they could be one of the most active teams during the MLB trade deadline. Shortly after trading away former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, the Guardians made their second trade of the day, sending veteran pitcher Paul Sewald to the Detroit Tigers.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Guardians Place Paul Sewald On Injured List

The Guardians placed right-hander Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to July 12, and a corresponding transaction has not yet been announced by the club.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 5

Guardians activate reliever Paul Sewald from IL

The Cleveland Guardians activated Paul Sewald from the injured list and the veteran appeared in relief in Saturday's game vs. the Detroit Tigers, pitching a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 17

Guardians' New Pitcher Reveals Puzzled Reaction to Being Signed

The Cleveland Guardians added a new member to their bullpen this offseason, signing former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald. Sewald is expected to play a crucial role for the Guardians in 2025, especially after Cleveland cut ties with a couple of key relievers from last year.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 15

Newest Guardians Reliever Gets Honest About Last Year's Injuries

The Cleveland Guardians didn't need to add to their bullpen heading into 2025. However, they signed one of the best relievers on the market, bringing Paul Sewald into the organization on a one-year deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 27, 2025

Insider Drops Major Injury Update on Guardians Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians made a very interesting free-agent signing recently, adding relief pitcher Paul Sewald on a one-year deal. The problem is that Sewald missed some time last year due to a couple of different injuries, which has some Guardians fans concerned about his status for 2025.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22, 2025

Guardians sign former Mariners star reliever

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 19, 2024

Proven Veteran Reliever Looking to Secure Reputation

Paul Sewald has made an impact no matter what club he has been attached to. Be it his 2017 debut with the New York Mets where he demanded the league’s

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 14, 2024

Former Seattle Mariners Closer Paul Sewald Details What He Wants in Free Agency

Former Seattle Mariners fan-favorite closer Paul Sewald is now a free agent looking for his next opportunity. On Wednesday, he spoke with the "Foul Territory TV" show about what he's looking for in that next opportunity.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 11, 2024

Free Agent Profile: The Blue Jays should bet on Paul Sewald as a bounce-back candidate

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2, 2024

Diamondbacks remove Paul Sewald from closer role

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 24, 2024

Paul Sewald Seeks to Help Vulnerable Youth and Families Through Sewald’s Strikeout 4 Kids

Phoenix Sewald Strikeouts 4 Kids is a charity started by Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald and his wife, Molly, three years ago. For the Sewalds, kids have been the center of their lives for the past few years.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5, 2024

D-backs Closer Paul Sewald Cleared to Return After Successful Rehab Outing

An excited Paul Sewald spoke to the media Sunday morning in the Diamondbacks clubhouse. The Closer has been out all season with a Grade 2 Oblique Strain and has been working his way back to health.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 2, 2024

Update on Paul Sewald’s Recovery Journey

Beginning the season on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, Paul Sewald took a big step in his recovery process by engaging in a symptom-free throwing session on Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024

Diamondbacks forced to start the season with a new face at closer

Just days before the start of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be without closer Paul Sewald for the foreseeable future.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 2, 2024

Sewald Looking to Change Up Arsenal

Paul Sewald has two plus pitches, a four-seam fastball that he throws about 57% of the time and a slider he uses 43%. He's ridden those two pitches to a successful career as a reliever and over the last couple of seasons has developed into one of the best closers in the game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 15, 2024

Paul Sewald Talks D-backs Mindset for 2024

As the D-backs pitchers and catchers report to Salt River Fields today, so begins the journey of another 162-game season, with all the highs and hardships that may come from the quest to win a World Series.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 27, 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald Makes Great Point on A's Relocation

There has been a lot written about the A's potential move to Las Vegas over the course of 2023, and the relocation has been discussed from numerous angles.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

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