Blue Jays Claim RHP Paul Sewald Off Waivers From D-Backs
Toronto adds a veteran reliever as the Blue Jays sit 2.5 games from a playoff spot, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays claimed relief pitcher Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, two days after his designation for assignment.
- Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo called the decision 'agonizing' and 'brutal,' ending the veteran's second tenure with Arizona after he struggled to maintain his closer role.
- Sewald recorded 24 saves this season but struggled with a 6.23 ERA and allowed a career-high 12 homers; he successfully converted nearly 89% of his save opportunities.
- To accommodate Sewald on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jake Bloss and placed him on the 60-day injured list.
- With Toronto 2.5 games behind a playoff spot, the veteran joins a staff that already utilizes Louis Varland for ninth-inning situations, suggesting a setup role.
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The Hamilton SpectatorBlue Jays grab former Arizona closer Paul Sewald off waivers
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Blue Jays claim RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from D
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. In order to add Sewald to the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jake Bloss and placed him on the 60-day injured list. Sewald, 36, had 24 saves for the Diamondbacks this season, but the number came
Former Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Paul Sewald for assignment on August 10. The former closer will be headed to the AL East, as the Toronto Blue Jays have claimed him off waivers, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Hearing the @BlueJays have claimed Paul Sewald who was DFAed by the @Dbacks this week. — Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) […] The post Former Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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