Veteran Closer Joins Talented AL Bullpen on $7 Million Contract: Report
January 22, 2025
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The Cleveland Guardians added to the American League’s best bullpen Wednesday by signing a former closer for the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract Wednesday.
Paul Sewald, who debuted with the New York Mets in 2017, will get $7 million from Cleveland in 2025 according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, along with a mutual option for 2026.
Right-handed reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2026 season.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 22, 2025
Sewald, 34, has averaged 20 saves per season from 2021-24 with the Mariners and Diamondbacks, helping Arizona reach the 2023 World Series. Ostensibly he will set up for closer Emmanuel Clase, who finished third in AL Cy Young award voting in 2024.
More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
Kevin Plawecki #26 of the New York Mets congratulates Paul Sewald #51 after he recorded his first career save in the 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on August 22, 2018. Kevin Plawecki #26 of the New York Mets congratulates Paul Sewald #51 after he recorded his first career save in the 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on August 22, 2018. Elsa/Getty Images
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