Paul Sewald

Paul Sewald played catch on Friday and is expected to throw a bullpen in the coming days.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald landed on the injured list last Sunday. He could return right before the end of the regular season.

The Diamondbacks placed Paul Sewald on the 15-day IL with a neck strain.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald will be out for most of the regular season. He can return for the last handful of games.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Paul Sewald has been removed from the closer role.

Fantasy Impact

Sewald will get a "break" from the closer role. Lovullo said who closes out games will depend on matchups. Ryan Thompson logged the save on Friday with A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel likely also in line to see save chances.

Paul Sewald delivered under pressure, notching a save in the Diamondbacks' narrow 4-3 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 17 pitches over a clean inning, allowing just one hit while striking out two. This performance adds another save to his season tally, bringing him to 16 saves, and it's a slight relief for fantasy managers given his somewhat elevated 3.55 ERA and recent shaky outings. His solid 0.95 WHIP and 8.9 K/9 continue to make him a valuable asset in leagues that reward saves and strikeouts, though his FIP suggests some underlying concerns. Managers should keep riding Sewald while being cautious of potential rough patches.

Paul Sewald secured his 15th save of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out one in a clean inning of work. This outing is a typical reflection of Sewald's season, where he has maintained a solid 3.09 ERA and a stellar 0.86 WHIP over 26 appearances. His ability to limit base runners and consistently close games is a boon for fantasy managers in need of reliable saves. Despite a slightly concerning 4.29 FIP, which suggests some underlying risks, his high strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP indicate that he can continue to be a dependable option in the bullpen. Fantasy managers should keep riding Sewald's wave of success, especially in leagues that value saves heavily.