Paul Sewald

Paul Sewald struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning for his second save in as many days as Arizona completed a come-from-behind, 7-5, win over Detroit on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald needed just 13 pitches to strike out Kerry Carpenter, Spencer Torkelson, and Zach McKinstry in the ninth inning. The veteran righthander has now appeared in three games this season, pitching 2.1 perfect innings thus far. He saved a career-high 34 games between Seattle and Arizona in 2023 and could potentially take a run at that number in 2026.

The Diamondbacks have reportedly signed veteran relieved Paul Sewald.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald became a free agent after the Tigers declined his option. He previously pitched for the Diamondbacks in 2023 and 2024. He'll likely have the chance to pitch in a high leverage role back in the bullpen for Arizona.

Paul Sewald is a free agent after the Detroit Tigers declined their side of a $10 million mutual option for 2026 on Thursday. Sewald, who exercised his portion of the option, will receive a $1 million buyout.

Fantasy Impact

The 35-year-old reliever was limited to only 19.2 regular-season innings in 2025 due to a shoulder issue, posting a 4.58 ERA and a 20:6 K:BB between stops with the Guardians and Tigers. Although he finished the season healthy, Sewald did not pitch during the wild-card series versus the Guardians and was left off the Tigers' ALDS roster.

Paul Sewald made the Tigers AL Wild Card Series roster.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald will be an option out of the bullpen for Detroit. He was traded to the Tigers at the deadline this year.

The Detroit Tigers activated Paul Sewald from the 60-day injured list on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald will be available for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, marking his long-awaited Detroit Tigers debut. Having not pitched in the major leagues since mid-July, he will likely be eased back into the bullpen in a low-leverage role.