Overview
- Detroit acquired right-hander Paul Sewald from Cleveland on July 31 for cash or a player to be named later, taking on roughly $2 million of his one-year deal.
- Sewald is on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, marking his second IL stint of the season, and is expected to bolster the bullpen in September.
- Despite a 4.70 ERA in 18 appearances this year, Sewald has maintained a 29.6% strikeout rate since 2023, ranking among MLB’s elite swing-and-miss relievers.
- To clear a 40-man roster spot for Sewald, Detroit designated former top prospect Matt Manning for assignment.
- The move builds on earlier deadline deals as Detroit seeks to deepen late-season bullpen depth and take advantage of Comerica Park’s spacious outfield.