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Paul Sewald

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Saves
FPTS
Fantasy Points
Jun 25, 2024 0 0 0.61 10 9
Jun 21, 2024 0 0 0.66 9 10
Jun 20, 2024 0 0 0.71 8 9.5
Jun 16, 2024 0 0 0.77 7 1
Jun 13, 2024 0 0 0.79 7 1
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PHI
Fri, Jun 21
W 5-4
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PHI
Sat, Jun 22
L 12-1
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PHI
Sun, Jun 23
L 4-1
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Tue, Jun 25
W 5-4
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MIN
Wed, Jun 26
L 8-3
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MIN
MIN 8, ARI 0 - 4th
MLBN
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OAK
Fri, Jun 28
9:40 pm
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OAK
Sat, Jun 29
4:10 pm
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OAK
Sun, Jun 30
4:10 pm
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LAD
Tue, Jul 2
10:10 pm
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Player Outlook
Paul Sewald finally got the opportunity to be a primary closer in 2023 thanks to his consistent performance in high leverage over the past few seasons. He racked up a career-high 34 saves -- 21 with Seattle, plus another 13 after his trade to Arizona -- good for seventh in the majors. His team save share with both the Mariners and D'Backs was above 80%, which combined would have ranked fourth overall among closers. Combine this with perennially solid ratios and strikeout rate near 30% and Sewald is right on the brink of being a top-10 closer. Realistically, he'll settle in the 11-15 range among closers for 2024 drafts, but there's comfort in knowing what to expect from Sewald. The 33-year-old gave up more contact last season, but his hard-hit rate and average exit velocity were both in the 94th percentile or better. Sewald shouldn't have much competition for saves for the defending National League champions as along as he puts his World Series struggles behind him.

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Innings Pitched
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Wins
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Base on Balls (Walk)
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Earned Run Average
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Walks and Hits Allowed Per Inning
2024 1096.8 14.7 — — 10 12 3 0.61 0.55
2023 3795.8 60.7 3 2 34 80 24 3.12 1.15
2022 3114.8 64.0 5 4 20 72 17 2.67 0.77
3y Avg. 327.55.1 63.0 6 3 22 85 22 3.00 0.98
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Roster
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Converts 10th save

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    Sewald allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins. Sewald needed 17 pitches (nine strikes) to close out this contest, earning his 10th save in as many chances this year. He's on a 13.2-inning scoreless streak -- the only run he's allowed this year came in his season debut after he started the year on the injured list. Sewald has maintained a stellar 0.61 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings this season.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Earns ninth save

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    Sewald earned a save against the Phillies on Friday, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning. Tasked with preserving a 5-4 lead, Sewald needed just 11 pitches to secure his ninth save of the year. The right-hander has not allowed a run since his first outing of the season May 7 and is a perfect 9-for-9 in converting save chances. He owns a sparkling 0.66 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings in 2024.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Collects eighth save

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    Sewald allowed one hit and struck out one during a scoreless ninth to collect the save Thursday against the Nationals. Sewald collected his first save in two weeks, having tossed just 1.1 innings over two appearances during that span prior to Thursday. Despite the inactivity, Sewald needed only eight pitches, tossing six for strikes to thwart the Nationals. Sewald did surrender just his fourth hit allowed over 12.2 innings this season and still has not allowed a run since his initial appearance of the campaign.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Secures save No. 6

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    Sewald earned the save Tuesday against the Giants. He plunked a batter but struck out two and did not allow a hit in the ninth inning. Sewald was presented with a save opportunity after Mike Yastrzemski made it a three-run ballgame with his home run in the eighth. He began by hitting Thairo Estrada but faced no threat after that. He has not given up a run since his first appearance of the season and has allowed just three hits total while converting all six save chances. For the year, the 34-year-old boasts an 0.96 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB in 9.1 innings.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Notches fifth save

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    Sewald picked up the save Sunday against the Mets, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. Sewald has been nigh unhittable lately, allowing just one baserunner over his past six appearances. The 34-year-old veteran has not allowed an earned run since his season debut back on May 7 and he is now a perfect five-for-five in save opportunities with a microscopic 1.08 ERA and 0.48 WHIP in 8.1 innings.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Picks up fourth save

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    Sewald earned the save in a win over the Marlins on Saturday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning. Sewald had no issues running through the bottom of Miami's lineup to secure the save, needing just nine pitches to get the job done. The right-handed reliever remains perfect on the season in save opportunities and hasn't allowed a run since his first relief appearance back on May 7 (spanning six appearances). Sewald has also recorded at least one strikeout in three straight outings.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Locks down save No. 3

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    Sewald secured the save Sunday against the Tigers by working a perfect ninth inning. He struck out one. Sewald needed just 10 pitches to get the job done and picked up a strikeout against Spencer Torkelson in the process. He's now converted all three of his save chances on the year and has tossed four straight scoreless innings while giving up just one hit since yielding a run in his season debut May 7.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Notches second save

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    Sewald worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his second save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Reds. The right-hander needed only eight pitches (four strikes) to get the job done. Sewald has been his usual effective self since making his season debut May 7, giving up just one run with a 4:1 K:BB in his first four innings, and he has a firm hold on the closer role for Arizona.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Nails down first save

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    Sewald earned the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Reds, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. After allowing a home run to Tyler Stephenson in his season debut Tuesday, Sewald looked much better in his first save chance Thursday, striking out Will Benson and Stephenson to close out the one-run victory. The 33-year-old Sewald is expected to step back in as Arizona's primary closer after missing the first month of the season with an oblique injury. He recorded 34 saves last year while pitching to a 3.12 ERA in 60.2 innings between Arizona and Seattle.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Not available Wednesday

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    Sewald wasn't available to pitch Wednesday, when Joe Mantiply picked up the save in a 4-3 win over the Reds, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. Fresh off a six-week stay on the injured list due to an oblique injury, Sewald returned Tuesday and threw 15 pitches in his season debut in a non-save situation. He was then bypassed for a save opportunity Wednesday, as manager Torey Lovullo stuck with Kevin Ginkel, then Mantiply after Ginkel allowed a walk and two singles. Lovullo is bringing Sewald back at a measured pace.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Not used in save opportunity

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    Sewald did not enter Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo used Kevin Ginkel to close out what was a 4-2 lead to begin the bottom of the ninth inning, but he ran into trouble, allowing a walk and two singles. Lovullo turned to Joe Mantiply to close out the game. Presumably, the manager didn't want to push Sewald so soon after missing a month-and-a-half with an oblique injury; he threw 15 pitches Tuesday in his first game off the injured list.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Makes season debut

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    Sewald allowed a run on one hit and struck out one over one inning in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds. Sewald made his season debut Tuesday in a non-save situation -- a low-key introduction after spending the first six-plus weeks on the injured list due to an oblique injury. He allowed a home run to Tyler Stephenson while mopping up in the ninth inning. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that Sewald would reclaim the closer's role from Kevin Ginkel.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Feels good after throwing

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    Sewald (oblique) said Sunday that he responded well to Saturday's inning of work in an extended spring training game, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I haven't felt anything in 10 days now," Sewald said. Following the encouraging news, Sewald plans to travel with the team to Cincinnati, where he could be activated for Tuesday's series opener against the Reds. He opened the season on the injured list and paused rehab is rehab after an appearance April 23. He downplayed the pause and was reticent to call it a setback; instead, Sewald chalked it up to panic and wanted a re-imaging to ease his mind. The reliever had never been on the injured list during his MLB career and didn't know what to expect.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Could return for road trip

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    Diamondbacks manager Torrey Lovullo said Friday that Sewald (oblique) is expected to join the team for a road trip beginning Tuesday, John Gambadoro of ArizonaSports.com reports. Sewald's rehab program was paused after the right-hander experienced soreness following an appearance with Triple-A Reno earlier this week. He was able to throw a bullpen session Wednesday though, and the right-hander is slated to pitch in an extended spring training game Saturday, per Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. If all goes well, Sewald could be back with the team as soon as Tuesday in Cincinnati. He registered 34 saves last season, posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 60.2 innings with Arizona and Seattle.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Throwing side session Wednesday

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    Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Sewald's last bullpen session, which was scheduled for Sunday, was put on hold after he experienced soreness following an appearance for Triple-A Reno. However, it's positive news that he's been cleared to toss a side session later in the week. The team will likely determine Sewald's next steps after his upcoming bullpen.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Bullpen scheduled

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    Sewald (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. Sewald threw 21 pitches (14 strikes) in a rehab appearance earlier in the week and felt the right kind of soreness a day later. Following Saturday's session and presuming all goes well, the reliever is likely to head out for a second rehab outing.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Activation coming soon

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    Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Sewald (oblique) is meeting with the Diamondbacks medical team to determine whether he needs another rehab appearance or if he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Sewald allowed one unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. That outing might be the only rehab appearance that Sewald needs, as Lovullo noted that the right-hander is "getting extremely close" to a return to the Arizona bullpen. Sewald has been out all season with a strained left oblique, but he should take over as the team's closer once he's activated.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Set for rehab assignment

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    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Sewald (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Reno, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Sewald sustained a Grade 2 left oblique strain late in spring training and has been on the 15-day injured list all season. The right-hander will likely need multiple rehab outings before he makes his way back to the majors. Kevin Ginkel has done a fine job filling in as the Diamondbacks' closer, but Sewald should eventually get his old job back.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Set for another bullpen session

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    Sewald (oblique) will throw a second bullpen session Tuesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Sewald threw 18 pitches in his bullpen session Saturday, which was his first since being placed on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. It's unclear what the next step will be after Tuesday's session, but Sewald will presumably eventually advance to throwing live batting practice before heading out on a rehab assignment.
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  • Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Throws bullpen session

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    Sewald (oblique) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. Sewald threw 18 pitches in what was his first bullpen session since being placed on the injured list in late March. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was unsure of the next steps but believes another bullpen is likely. The club will want to see how the right-hander responds Sunday before moving forward.
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