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Diamondbacks Welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to Pitching Staff, Cut Former Closer Paul Sewald
Paul Sewald has a 6.23 ERA in 45 appearances, and Arizona is expected to replace him with Zack Littell after his release by Washington.
- On Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran reliever Paul Sewald for assignment and signed Zack Littell to a one-year contract to reinforce the pitching staff.
- Following a difficult stretch, Sewald posted a 6.23 ERA over 45 appearances and was demoted from the closer role after blowing two saves between July 21-28.
- The 36-year-old reliever allowed 17 earned runs over 10 2/3 innings and served up seven homers during his recent decline, demonstrating significant struggles.
- Right-Hander Michael Soroka returns from the injured list after missing nearly two months with left hip discomfort, while Littell arrives with a 7-8 record from the Washington Nationals.
- Arizona's bullpen remains stable using a closer-by-committee approach, with left-hander Brandyn Garcia frequently handling the ninth inning as the team navigates the remainder of the season.
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Diamondbacks welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to pitching staff, cut former closer Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the injured list and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract.
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Diamondbacks Make Tough Decision, DFA Closer Paul Sewald Mid-Playoff Push
The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated closer Paul Sewald for assignment amid a tight NL wild-card race, marking a critical decision as they face a competitive playoff landscape. Manager Torey Lovullo called it a "brutal decision," acknowledging Sewald's previous contributions, including 24 saves and six postseason saves last year. However, Sewald's performance this season has been subpar, leading to his removal from the 40-man roster as the t…
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