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Arizona Diamondbacks designate Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell
Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Arizona Diamondbacks are designating right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment. Sewald, 36, had 24 saves this season but was demoted from the closer role after blowing…
The Story in Brief
Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Arizona Diamondbacks are designating right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment. Sewald, 36, had 24 saves this season but was demoted from the closer role after blowing a save against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28, his third blown save. He has a 6.23 ERA overall after allowing 17 earned runs and seven homers over his last 10.2 innings.
The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Zack Littell, who the Diamondbacks agreed to terms with Sunday. Littell was released by the Washington Nationals on Friday after going 7-8 with a 4.97 ERA and a majors-high 25 homers allowed. Over nine seasons with six teams, Littell has a 4.05 ERA in 257 appearances, mostly as a starter with the Tampa Bay Rays from 2023-25.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Paul Sewald is finished ignores his 24 saves this season and a 3.18 ERA as recently as June. His slump over 10.2 innings has been ugly, but he is a proven reliever with 110 career saves. The real test is whether Zack Littell, who gave up 25 home runs, can hold a lead. If Littell falters, the Diamondbacks will face a bigger question: did they move too fast on Sewald?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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