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Guardians ink Sewald to 1-year contract reportedly worth $7M

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The Cleveland Guardians signed veteran reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

The deal is worth $7 million, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic.

Sewald, who will turn 35 in May, recorded a 4.31 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 43 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024.

The righty converted 16 of his 20 save opportunities but ultimately lost the full-time closer role down the stretch. He pitched to a 7.04 ERA from July 1st onward after allowing just one earned run in his first 18 appearances.

If Sewald can return to form, he'll provide the Guardians with another effective high-leverage arm in a bullpen that already includes Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis.

The eight-year veteran has also spent time with the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.

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