Across a 162-game season, Major League Baseball teams are almost always forced to shuffle their bullpens, as injuries can strike at any moment, and relievers can be volatile from year to year. In the Toronto Blue Jays’ case, they added…
Relief pitcher Paul Sewald revitalized his 2026 campaign after joining the Toronto Blue Jays following his release by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sewald opened the season strong in Arizona with 14 saves before severe midsummer struggles led to an 8.22 July ERA, culminating in him being designated for assignment in early August. Toronto claimed him on August 12 to reinforce its bullpen.
Sewald made an immediate impact with Toronto, delivering 11 consecutive scoreless appearances to start his tenure. He concluded the season having surrendered just one earned run across 17 outings spanning 14.1 innings for the Blue Jays, finishing his 10th major league season with a 4.73 ERA overall.
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