Paul Sewald Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 219 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/26/1990 (33)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- San Diego
Paul Sewald Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Paul Sewald News
Arizona Cardinals closer Paul Sewald (oblique) is back in Arizona working with the medical team to determine whether he will need another minor-league rehab assignment or if he's ready to rejoin the D-backs. Manager Torey Lovullo said Sewald is "getting extremely close" to returning from the 15-day injured list. The 33-year-old made his first rehab appearance on Tuesday with Triple-A Reno and gave up an unearned run on two hits while walking one and striking out two, and that may be all he needs before returning to Arizona's bullpen. He has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2024 due to a strained left oblique, but when he's back, he will operate as the team's full-time closer. Make sure he's not available for some reason on the waiver wire in your fantasy league.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain that has sidelined him since the beginning of the season. The 33-year-old has been able to throw bullpen sessions without any issues. He should need a few rehab appearances before he's ready to return to the big league bullpen. Sewald should get the bulk of the saves once he's back. Fantasy managers who are in need of relievers or save might want to stash Sewald if he's available.
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald (oblique) will throw his second bullpen session of his recovery process on Tuesday. In his first bullpen session on Saturday, Sewald threw 18 pitches after initially landing on the injured list with a Grade 2 left-oblique strain. The 33-year-old could be getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, but oblique injuries for pitchers can be hard to predict. Until Sewald is able to return to Arizona's bullpen, he should remain stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. Kevin Ginkel has served as the Snakes' fill-in closer since Sewald landed on the IL, with Ryan Thompson and Kyle Nelson setting him up in the late innings. Sewald had a career-high 34 combined saves in 2023 with the D-backs and the Seattle Mariners.
Batting Order
1 | Pavin Smith |
2 | Blaze Alexander |
3 | Joc Pederson |
4 | Christian Walker |
5 | Eugenio Suárez |
6 | Jake McCarthy |
7 | Corbin Carroll |
8 | Kevin Newman |
9 | Tucker Barnhart |
Paul Sewald Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Pavin Smith |
2 | Blaze Alexander |
3 | Joc Pederson |
4 | Christian Walker |
5 | Eugenio Suárez |
6 | Jake McCarthy |
7 | Corbin Carroll |
8 | Kevin Newman |
9 | Tucker Barnhart |
Despite his numbers regressing following the trade to Arizona, Paul Sewald remained a fantasy asset. Over the entire season, in 65 appearances (60.2 IP) Sewald had a 3-2 W-L record, 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 80 Ks and 34 saves. After putting up a 2.93 ERA with the Mariners (43.0 IP), Sewald had a 3.57 ERA with the Diamondbacks (17.2 IP). The concern is the 4.92 xFIP and 4.34 SIERA in Arizona after having a 3.29 xFIP and 2.76 SIERA in Seattle. It's only a small sample and across the entire year, Sewald had a 3.76 xFIP and 3.23 SIERA which is much more in line with his season ERA. Sewald had a 50.0% FB% (according to Fangraphs) which was tenth highest among the 162 qualified relievers. Chase Field has been more pitcher-friendly than T-Mobile Park when it comes to home runs. His increase in home runs allowed following the trade again looks like a case of small sample luck. Sewald appears locked in as Arizona's closer and if you miss out on one of the top-tier options, he makes a great option to build your bullpen around.