TRADE: Diamonbacks & Mariners Swing Deal for Big Bullpen Arm
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a bit of a scuffle locking in a closer for the 2023 season. With the likes of Scott McGough, Andrew Chafin, and now Kevin Ginkel moving in and out of the role, it's been a revolving door. But that revolving has now stopped as the D-Backs have brought in proven Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald.
Diamondbacks IF Josh Rojas, OF/1B Dominic Canzone and IF Ryan Bliss going to Mariners for reliever Paul Sewald, source tells @TheAthletic. First with deal: @nickpiecoro
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2023
In return, the Snakes send infielder Josh Rojas, OF/1B Dominic Canzone and minor league infielder Ryan Bliss to Seattle.
It's the second time in three years that the Mariners have traded away their closer at the deadline.
The D-Backs got a close-up look at Sewald this past Friday, as he pitched a scoreless inning against them. On the season, the 33-year-old has 21 saves, with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP, while allowing a measly .196 batting average against. He hasn't allowed batters to crack the .200 mark in the last three seasons, and has a 2.88 ERA over that span with 236 strikeouts in 171 2/3 innings. He also recorded 20 saves last year for Seattle, and 11 in 2021.
He is under contract through 2024.
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