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Paul Sewald turned his 2026 season around upon joining the Blue Jays’ bullpen

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…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:00 PM
Paul Sewald turned his 2026 season around upon joining the Blue Jays’ bullpen
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Sewald revitalized his 2026 campaign by posting a dominant finish with the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Sewald for assignment in August after his ERA climbed to 6.45.
  • Toronto claimed Sewald off waivers on August 12 to address an overworked bullpen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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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