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Tigers Add Veteran Reliever Paul Sewald in Trade With Guardians

The Tigers assumed about $2 million of Sewald’s remaining contract on their 40-man roster with the reliever rehabbing on the injured list ahead of a planned September return.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 21: Paul Sewald #34 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch in the seventh inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on April 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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.