Relief pitcher Paul Sewald is headed to the Guardians after his role as the Diamondbacks' closer came to an unceremonious end this past season.

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Big Four at the back end of the Guardians’ bullpen remain intact, but beyond Emmanuel Clase, Tim Herrin, Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis there have been big changes this offseason.

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald agreed Wednesday to a contract with Cleveland, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase. An eight-year veteran ...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase. An eight-year veteran ...

Atlanta Braves sign outfielder Jurickson Profar. After a relatively quiet offseason, the Braves are adding 2024 All-Star Jurickson Profar on a three-year, $42 million contract. Pr

Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Braves have struggled to get back to the top of the sport. They've reached the playoffs in the past three seasons but haven't made it past the division series.

The Guardians, Royals and Tigers have taken differing approaches to building off their successful 2024 seasons.

Aug 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Why Paul Sewald? That question came to mind when the Guardians signed the 34-year-old reliever to a one-year guaranteed $7 million deal. There is a mutual option for $10 million in 2026. Rarely do mutual options become real deals because either party can refuse and negate the contract.

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase. An eight-year veteran, Sewald is a 34-year-old right-hander who has 84 saves during an eight-year big league career.