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Tigers Reinstate Paul Sewald From 60-Day IL, Designate José Urquidy in Procedural Move

Detroit targets late-inning stability with the veteran after weeks of bullpen struggles.

Apr 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Paul Sewald (34) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Paul Sewald (62), right, talks to assistant pitching coach Robin Lund in the dugout before the game against Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit in Monday, August 4, 2025.

Overview

  • Detroit reinstated the 35-year-old right-hander from the 60-day injured list and said he could pitch in today's series finale against Cleveland.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch described Sewald’s immediate role as day to day, declining to set a firm usage plan.
  • Sewald completed five rehab outings with Triple-A Toledo, finishing Tuesday before flying to Detroit to rejoin the club.
  • The Tigers designated José Urquidy for assignment to open a spot, with the plan to re-add him after 24 hours and option him to Toledo.
  • Detroit’s bullpen owns a 4.22 ERA since the All-Star break, underscoring the potential impact of Sewald’s return for late innings.