Report: Diamondbacks acquire Mariners closer Paul Sewald in multi-player deal

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Published 31.07.2023
Report: Diamondbacks acquire Mariners closer Paul Sewald in multi-player deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are buying Seattle Mariners nearer Paul Sewald in a deal simply over 24 hours earlier than MLB’s commerce deadline, in accordance with a number of experiences Monday.

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic was first to report the Mariners will get outfielder Dominic Canzone, infielder Josh Rojas and infield prospect Ryan Bliss within the commerce.

The Mariners (54-51) entered Monday’s play 5.5 video games out of first place within the American League West and 4.5 video games out of a wild-card spot, whereas the Diamondbacks are one sport out of a wild-card spot within the National League.

Sewald had two saves towards the Diamondbacks over the weekend.

Sewald, 33, is 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA and a career-high 21 saves in 24 alternatives this season. He is below membership management subsequent season and might grow to be a free agent previous to the 2025 marketing campaign.

Canzone made his major-league debut earlier this month. The 25-year-old is hitting .237/.293/.368 with one homer and eight RBIs in 38 at-bats.

Rojas, 29, has been a depth infielder for the Diamondbacks. He is slashing .228/.292/.296 with no homers and 26 RBIs in 26 at-bats.

Bliss has cut up this season between double-A and triple-A.

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