Paul Sewald's Fall from Closer Glory | Seattle Mariners News

Seattle Mariners News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Paul Sewald’s meteoric rise as a closer for the Arizona Diamondbacks ended abruptly after a brutal slump that saw him give up homers and blow saves, leading to his designation for assignment. Once among MLB’s top relievers, he fell from grace in a flash — even surrendering five runs without an out in one outing. His journey began humbly with the Mariners, where he transformed from minor league free agent to elite closer, helping them reach the playoffs before being traded to Arizona in a deal that netted Seattle valuable young talent. Though his time in Phoenix was short-lived, his impact…