Diamondbacks Designate Veteran Reliever for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to move on from relief pitcher Paul Sewald, designating him for assignment. This move is not entirely unexpected, given Sewald's struggles throughout the 2026 season with the National League West team. With a 2-5 record and a 6.23 ERA in 45 appearances for the Diamondbacks, his recent role as closer has been lost due to his performance issues.

Despite this disappointing season, Sewald's career statistics demonstrate his ability to be a solid reliever when performing at his best. Throughout his 10-year MLB career, he has played for the New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks. In 426 career major league games, Sewald boasts a 23-31 record, a 4.30 ERA, 110 saves, and 514 strikeouts.

Now that Sewald has been designated for assignment, teams searching for bullpen help may consider offering him a contract. While his 2026 season has been challenging, there is potential for another team to take a chance on the 10-year veteran. If another team signs Sewald, he will have the opportunity to improve upon his career stats in 2026.