PAUL SEWALD NEWS

Secures fifth save Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact After the A's bullpen butchered a save chance, Sewald showed them how to do it. He needed just 11 pitches to convert his fifth save of the season. The right-hander's only blemishes in June came in a pair of games versus the Red Sox -- he's kept runs off the board in his other seven outings this month while continuing to function in a high-leverage role. Sewald has a 2.81 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB with four holds and two blown saves through 25.2 innings this year.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffers gets go-ahead hit; Gray, Twins 'pen blanks Mariners

Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI single off the center-field wall to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes second loss Sunday Sewald (3-2) allowed a two-run home run and hit two batters while also recording two strikeouts over an inning to take the loss against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact One day after notching his third win, Sewald was on the opposite side of the ledger Sunday when he surrendered what turned out to be a game-winning two-run home run to Rafael Devers in the eighth inning. The hard-throwing right-hander's control was uncharacteristically poor, and he's now yielded earned runs in consecutive appearances for the first time all season.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Devers' late home run lifts Red Sox over Mariners 2-0

Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, spot starter Kutter Crawford and five relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third win Saturday Sewald (3-1) secured the win in a victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and also recording two strikeouts.

Impact Sewald looked like he'd instead be on the hook for his second loss when he yielded a go-ahead solo home run to Bobby Dalbec in the top of the ninth inning, but he was bailed out via clutch Abraham Toro and Dylan Moore hits in the home half of the frame that secured the comeback win. The solo blast was the first hit Sewald had given up in his last four trips to the mound, and he's still carrying a 2.42 ERA and 0.81 WHIP across 22 appearances.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moore hits walk-off single, sending Mariner past Red Sox 7-6

Dylan Moore hit a walk-off single to center field off Boston reliever Hansel Robles in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on Sat...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs fourth hold Sewald recorded his fourth hold in a win over the Astros on Wednesday, firing a perfect eighth inning.

Impact Sewald needed just 11 pitches to get through his one frame and author his fifth straight scoreless effort. The right-hander sports a 2.11 ERA and 0.80 WHIP to go along with his four holds, two wins and four saves, making him quite the fantasy asset in formats that place value on relievers. Diego Castillo snagged the save for Seattle in this one, as the closer-by-committee situation continues for the Mariners.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth save Sewald allowed a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rangers.

Impact Sewald got one out, then intentionally walked Corey Seager to get to Mitch Garver. The strategy worked, as both Garver and Kole Calhoun fouled out to earn Sewald his second save in as many appearances. The right-hander now has a 2.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings while picking up four saves, three holds and two blown saves this season. He's on a 4.1-inning scoreless streak.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners rally late with help of wild pitch, beat Texas 6-5

Abraham Toro scored on a wild pitch by Brock Burke in the 10th inning to complete Seattle’s late-game rally and beating the Texas Rangers 6-5

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts third save Sewald walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Sewald needed 23 pitches (14 strikes), but he was able to lock down his third save of the season. The 32-year-old took a blown save in Thursday's game versus the Orioles after allowing an inherited runner to score, but manager Scott Servais showed trust to turn back to him the next day. The right-hander has a 2.33 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 19:6 K:BB, three holds and a 2-1 record through 19.1 innings as a high-leverage option in the Mariners' closer committee.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez's homer in 9th lifts Mariners to 4-3 win over Rangers

Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Joe Barlow, and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Texas Rangers 4-3 after losing a lead of their own

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M's 2-1, avoid sweep

Ryan Pressly got Luis Torrens to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, preserving the Houston Astros’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs second save Sewald earned a save after he pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out a batter in Monday's 7-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Called upon to protect a one-run lead, Sewald made quick work of the first two batters he faced before Jed Lowrie ripped a two-out single. Things got interesting after Lowrie, the tying-run, advanced to second on a wild pitch, but Sewald was able to get Sean Murphy to ground out to end the contest. The save was the 31-year-old's second of the year in three opportunities. After giving up four runs over two appearances earlier in May, Sewald has now rattled off 5.2 scoreless innings in his last six outings, lowering his season-long numbers to a 2.40 ERA and a microscopic 0.53 WHIP with 15 punchouts in 15 frames this season.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez's 1st long ball at home leads M's past A's 7-6

Prized rookie Julio Rodríguez homered at home for the first time, a three-run shot to give Seattle an early lead, and the Mariners beat Oakland 7-6 for their 13th straight win over...

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France HRs, Gonzales solid as Mariners top Jays, avoid sweep

Ty France hit a two-run homer, Marco Gonzales pitched six solid innings to snap a five-start winless streak and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to avoid a three...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo fans Alonso with bases full, M's beat Mets 8-7

Diego Castillo struck out Pete Alonso on a 3-2 slider to strand the bases loaded after the New York Mets had rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners held...

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets second win Friday Sewald (2-1) was credited with the win in a victory over the Mets on Friday, firing 1.1 perfect innings during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander got a bit of redemption against his old Mets squad, serving as an effective bridge to Drew Steckenrider in the ninth inning following a sharp start by Marco Gonzales. Sewald had uncharacteristically allowed four earned runs over a pair of recent appearances preceding Friday's, but the pristine effort brought his ERA down from 3.86 to 3.38.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco deals, Sewald steadies & Ty caps it off NEW YORK -- Facing the team with the best record in the National League that just so happened to be starting its ace and future Hall of Fame...

MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Paul Sewald, cut by Mets, wins for M's in Citi Field return

Paul Sewald got a key strikeout and won in his Citi Field return, Ty France hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning for yet another key hit, and the Seattle Mariners beat the...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Sewald's strikeouts don't just help the Mariners; they help children in need The Sewalds have pledged to donate $200 for each strikeout Paul records this season to Eastside Baby Corner, a charity that helps children w...

MAY 12, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Notches first save Sewald saved Tuesday's 5-4 victory over Philadelphia, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in 1.1 innings.

Impact Sewald got the last out of the eighth and stayed in for the ninth to record his first save of the season despite surrendering a Jean Segura solo shot. The 31-year-old has surrendered four runs through 9.1 innings this season -- all the result of two home runs -- but has permitted just five baserunners along with 10 strikeouts. Manager Scott Servais has played the matchups at the back end of his bullpen with four different relievers recording each of the teams four saves and Sewald will need to earn a defined role before he can be relied upon consistently.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray pitchers Mariners past Phillies 5-4

Robbie Ray pitched into the sixth inning and had 10 strikeouts, the most by a Seattle pitcher this season, and the Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets first win Sunday Sewald (1-1) was credited with the victory in an extra-inning win over the Rays on Sunday, firing a scoreless 10th inning during which he allowed a walk and recorded a strikeout.

Impact Sewald showed no residual effects from his first stumble of the season Friday, when he'd taken the loss by allowing three earned runs on three hits over an inning to these same Rays. The right-hander bounced right back with a sharp 13-pitch outing that saw him get nine of his offerings into the strike zone. Manager Scott Servais' willingness to turn right back to Sewald in a high-leverage scenario Sunday is certainly a welcome sight for fantasy managers.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toro, France rally Mariners past Rays 2-1 to stop slide

Abraham Toro hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Ty France singled home the winning run in the 10th and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 to snap a six-game losin...

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Margot's pinch-hit, 3-run HR in 9th lifts Rays over Mariners

Pinch-hitter Manuel Margot launched a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the scuffling Seattle Mariners 8-7 for their seventh stra...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS