PAUL SEWALD NEWS

Bounces back with first save Sewald picked up the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Guardians, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact After giving up two runs to the Angels in his last outing, Sewald bounced back with his second perfect inning of the campaign and notched his first save of the season. Through four innings, the left-hander has struck out three and walked two, but he figures to continue sharing closing duties with Andres Munoz, who pitched the eighth inning Friday.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win in opener Sewald (1-0) recorded the victory in the Mariners' win over the Guardians on Thursday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact The hard-throwing right-hander was utilized in a setup role to start the season and came out of the gates exceedingly sharp, pounding in 10 of his 12 pitches for strikes. Sewald was then rewarded for preserving the scoreless tie when Ty France slugged a three-run home run in the home half of the frame, which eventually afforded the reliever a win. Andres Munoz logged the ninth-inning opportunity Thursday, but Sewald, who recorded a career-high 20 saves in 2022, figures to get his fair share of closing chances over the course of the campaign.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in two spring appearances Sewald has fired two scoreless innings during which he's allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts across two Cactus League appearances.

Impact Sewald hasn't failed to throw a strike yet, finding the zone on all 11 of his pitches over his pair of appearances. The hard-throwing right-hander, who underwent heel and elbow procedures this offseason, is slated to see his a fair amount of ninth-inning work this season after recording a career-high 20 saves in 25 chances in 2022, but Andres Munoz (foot) and Diego Castillo should also log an allotment of high-leverage opportunities.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Hard to even fathom': Sewald reflects on resurgence TEMPE, Ariz. -- Paul Sewald is well aware that his journey is hard to explain. The Mariners closer, who shares high-leverage duties with And...

MARCH 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

A different approach yielded the same outstanding results for Mariners' Paul Sewald Sewald came to Mariners' 2021 spring training with no guarantees of a job. Two years later, he's a big piece of one of MLB's best bullpens.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Full-go for spring camp Sewald (heel/elbow) is a full-go for the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sewald had a procedure on both of his heels during the offseason called Tenex, and also had some loose bodies removed from his elbow. Those procedures were "minimally invasive" according to Brock, so they won't cause the right-hander to have a delay to his time in the Cactus League as previously feared. Sewald has been one of the most effective relievers in baseball over the last two seasons, and while he isn't guaranteed the overwhelming majority of chances in 2023, his ability to miss bats with enough opportunities to come away with saves makes him a fantasy-relevant hurler for the upcoming campaign.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for spring training Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Sewald (elbow/heel) has resumed throwing and should be ready to pitch in games during spring training, Ry...

Impact Since he's building back up after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right elbow early in the offseason as well as an additional procedure on his heel, Sewald may be slightly behind Seattle's other relievers when he reports to camp, but he looks as though he'll be ready to go by the time the Mariners open their Cactus League slate. Sewald led Seattle with 20 saves in 2022 and looks like the best bet to open the season as the team's preferred end-game option, though manager Scott Servais is still expected to take a committee approach to the ninth inning. Andres Munoz and Diego Castillo are also candidates to factor into the mix at closer.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May miss start of spring training Sewald (heel/elbow) may miss the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sewald underwent a "minor clean-up of his heel and elbow" in the offseason. While there is not a specific timeline for when he'll be able to return, it does sound like the right-hander will be ready for the start of the season. If healthy, he should see a significant amount of save chances in 2023.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles at $4.1 million Sewald (elbow/heel) agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Mariners on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sewald led Seattle's closing committee last season with 20 saves and a 2.67 ERA across 64 innings, and he'll receive a well-deserved raise from his $1.74 million salary in 2022. The 32-year-old underwent clean-up procedures on his elbow and heel in early December but is expected to be healthy for the start of spring training.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Requires elbow, heel surgeries The Mariners announced Tuesday that Sewald recently underwent procedures on his elbow and heel, and he's expected to be healthy for the start of spring training, Corey Brock of The...

Impact The elbow surgery was a clean-up procedure, so there shouldn't be any concern regarding Sewald's availability to open 2023. The right-hander led Seattle's closer committee with 20 saves last season and had a 2.67 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 72:17 K:BB across 64 innings.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2022 MLB Playoffs: Astros, Yordan Alvarez storm back, stun M's in Game 1

The Mariners chased Justin Verlander early before the Astros rallied to win on a stunning, walk-off blast from Yordan Alvarez, Jordan Shuste...

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Mariners manager Scott Servais defends decision to replace closer Paul Sewald for Robbie Ray that led to Astros' Yordan Alvarez walk-off home run Servais opted for a lefty-lefty matchup against Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez. It did not work out well for the Mariners.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches save No. 20 Sewald picked up a save against the Rangers on Wednesday with a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Sewald enjoyed one of his easiest and quickest saves this season, retiring all three batters he faced on just five combined pitches. The right-hander reached the 20-save mark for the first time in his career with his first save since Sept. 10. Sewald's strikeout rate has dropped a bit in 2022 compared to last season, but he's posting career-best marks with a 2.45 ERA and 0.74 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby, Eugenio Suarez lead Mariners past Rangers, 3-1

George Kirby allowed one run over six innings, Eugenio Suarez had three hits and an RBI and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs fifth win Saturday Sewald (5-4) got the win over the Royals on Saturday, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit.

Impact Sewald breezed through his pair of frames, during which he preserved a 5-5 tie, on just 17 pitches. The right-hander was then rewarded for his efficient and mistake-free work when Cal Raleigh laced a go-ahead double in the ninth that would give the Mariners a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Sewald has 19 saves on the season as well, but Andres Munoz, who got the ninth-inning call Saturday, also remains a viable candidate for such opportunities over the final week-plus of the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh has HR, 3 RBIs as Mariners beat Royals 6-5

Cal Raleigh homered and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Mariners transformed their bullpen, and Los Bomberos are thriving

The Mariners were incredible in one-run games last year. They overhauled their bullpen anyway — and now look brilliant, Jordan Shusterman wr...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Rodriguez, Suarez 2 HRs each, connect in 9th, M's top Braves

Julio Rodriguez and Eugenio Suarez each hit their second home run of the game, connecting in the ninth inning and rallying the Seattle Mariners over the Atlanta Braves 8-7

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners use 2 homers, Kirby's pitching to stop Braves 3-1

Sam Haggerty and Eugenio Suárez each hit a solo homer, George Kirby pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 to snap the Braves’ eight-g...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilbert ties high with 9 strikeouts, M's beat White Sox 3-0

Logan Gilbert tied his career-high with nine strikeouts, Cal Raleigh homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 to keep the AL wild-card race tight

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray eats bug, Mariners win 6th in row, 4-0 over Guardians

Robbie Ray started September the way he finished August with six solid innings as the Seattle Mariners won their sixth straight, 4-0 over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toro's two-run HR carries Mariners past Tigers, 5-3

Abraham Toro hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their fifth win in six games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray takes no-hit try into 7th, Mariners beat Nationals

Robbie Ray took a no-hit try into the seventh inning, Mitch Haniger and Eugenio Suárez both hit two-run homers and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners' Paul Sewald takes aim at Yankees after series win: 'We don't have Judge' Paul Sewald had some pointed comments toward the Yankees after the Mariners won their first season series against New York since 2001.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM