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APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Posts seventh save Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Sewald's been excellent in save situations this season, pitching seven scoreless innings to come away with seven saves in as many attempts. He's struggled outside of closing duties, allowing three runs (two earned) over 1.1 innings across his three other appearances this season, two of which have resulted in him taking a loss. Overall, he still looks locked in as the Diamondbacks' closer with a 2.16 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB through 8.1 innings.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Soroka earns 4th victory, Arenado homers as Diamondbacks defeat Blue Jays 6-3

Nolan Arenado homered and right-hander Michael Soroka moved into a tie for the MLB lead in wins among starters with his fourth of the season as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the To...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Locks down sixth save Sewald struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact The veteran reliever needed 11 pitches (seven strikes) to convert his sixth straight save chance to begin the season. Sewald has a 2.45 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 10:0 K:BB through 7.1 innings, and while he's been a little lucky with a .143 BABIP in the early going, his 13.5 percent swinging strike rate is also his best mark since 2023.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas' 3-run homer helps the Diamondbacks top the Orioles 4-3

Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Earns fifth save Sewald earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Phillies, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Sewald was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and retired the bottom of the Phillies' lineup in order on just 11 pitches. He's kept opponents scoreless in six of eight appearances this season while converting all five of his save opportunities. Overall, the 35-year-old owns a 2.84 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB through his first 6.1 innings.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies

Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fo...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Secures fourth save Sewald gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Phillies. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The veteran right-hander has looked good to begin his second stint as the Diamondbacks' closer. Sewald has converted all four of his save chances so far, and through 5.1 innings he sports a 3.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 7:0 K:BB.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4

Mike Soroka strikes out 10, and closer Paul Sewald retires Trea Turner to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Mauricio lifts Mets over Diamondbacks 4-3 in 10 innings with pinch-hit single in return to majors

Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio returned to the majors by lining a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Nabs third save of season Sewald recorded the save after tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Sewald needed 21 pitches (14 strikes) to work through a scoreless ninth. He struck out Mike Yastrzemski and Ozzie Albies before closing out the game when Michael Harris was retired on a flyout to center. Sewald is 3-for-3 in save chances this season and has posted four scoreless outings in five appearances, with the lone exception being Friday's game against Atlanta, when he allowed two runs on two homers over two-thirds of an inning.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs Somehow Win Ugly Game Over Braves Without Recording an RBI The Arizona Diamondbacks recorded four base hits and one walk. They did not record an RBI. And yet, as Paul Sewald collected the final out o...

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks score twice on bunt and throwing error, hold off Braves 2-1

Rookie José Fernandez’s bunt single in the second inning led to two unearned runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 2-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Takes loss Friday Sewald (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday, when he allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in a 2-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Sewald entered a scoreless game in the top of the ninth inning and ceded back-to-back home runs. It was the first hiccup in four outings for Sewald, who is operating as the Diamondbacks' closer.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Albies and Olson hit back-to-back homers in 9th to give Braves 2-0 win over Diamondbacks

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson opened the ninth inning with back-to-back home runs, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Former Guardians free agent bust becoming integral part of D-backs' bullpen While Paul Sewald didn't do much for the Guardians last season, he's been a productive reliever for the D-backs so far this season.

APRIL 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Secures save No. 2 Sewald struck out the side in order to pick up the save in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact The 35-year-old was called upon for the ninth inning after Arizona turned a 5-1, eighth-inning deficit into a two-run lead, and he dispatched the middle of Detroit's lineup on 13 pitches. Sewald now has two saves through three scoreless appearances this year, already matching his saves total from a bumpy 2025 regular season with Cleveland and Detroit. Thing can change fast this early in the season, but Sewald has quickly established himself as Arizona's top option for saves.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fernandez hits 2 home runs in MLB debut, leads Diamondbacks over Tigers 7-5

Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning in the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

D-backs Secure First Win of 2026 in Stressful Fashion Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Paul Sewald fired a 92 MPH fastball past Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson, capping off a 1-2-3 ninth...

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Nails down first save Sewald earned a save against the Tigers on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact It didn't look like there would be any save opportunities after Arizona built an 8-0 lead through five frames, but Detroit made a late rally to get close. Sewald was summoned to protect a three-run lead in the ninth frame, and he avoided any drama by retiring the side in order on 12 pitches. Manager Torey Lovullo previously hinted that Sewald might be the favorite for early save chances, and that became a firmer scenario given Monday's bullpen usage. Sewald certainly has plenty of experience in the role, having racked up 81 regular-season saves between 2021 and 2024.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up th...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Cleans up loss Sewald retired the lone batter faced in the eighth inning of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Arizona led 2-1 in the eighth inning with Sewald warming up in the bullpen, presumably to save the game in the ninth, but he never got the chance. Juan Morillo allowed a two-run home run in the eighth, setting up Sewald to get the final out of the inning in a non-save situation.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Early favorite for saves Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo indicated Thursday that Sewald is likely to get the first chance to serve as the team's closer, Cameron Cox of 12 News in Arizona reports.

Impact When asked who will be the team's closer, Lovullo noted that Sewald has been a "very back end" reliever for a "long time" and "I'd be foolish not to strongly consider him" as closer. Lovullo did not mention any other relievers by name, only adding that Sewald will not be able to pitch every day, so the club will need "understudies" if Sewald is the closer. While Sewald looks like the clear early favorite for saves in the Diamondbacks bullpen, Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson could also be in the mix. Sewald held a 4.58 ERA and 20:6 K:BB between the Guardians and Tigers during an injury-shortened 2025 season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Potential closer Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Sewald as a potential closer candidate Wednesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Lovullo has yet to name a closer and said he probably won't until the regular season begins. Sewald has the most experience of the bunch competing for the role. "I love where Paul Sewald is at," the manager said. "He's been throwing the heck out of the ball. We have other guys that have been doing the exact same thing. So, out of fairness to the group, I probably won't say anything until Opening Day." Those comments came after Sewald authored a fourth consecutive scoreless Cactus League appearance. Overall, he has allowed two runs over six innings (3.00 ERA) with zero walks and four strikeouts. Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson are also among the relievers that could get save opportunities early in the regular season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Adds velo Sewald allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over one inning in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact Sewald showed improved velocity in his Cactus League debut, which came in the fourth inning against some of the Angels expected starters. The 35-year-old reliever averaged 92 mph on the eight fastballs he threw, a couple of ticks up from the 90 mph he averaged in 2025 and more in line with the velocity he showed in a previous stint with the Diamondbacks. Sewald credited the improved velo to the work he put in at Driveline over the offseason, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. With Arizona having no set closer at this point in spring training, Sewald is in the mix for potential save opportunities along with Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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