Sewald's ERA Balloons to 6.45 Amid Prolonged Struggles
The Diamondbacks closer has allowed 9 HR and posted a .569 opposing slugging over his last 26.2 IP, prompting questions about his future in high-leverage situations.
Paul Sewald has been one of the worst relievers in baseball over his last 30 outings, posting a 7.43 ERA with a .262/.302/.569 opposing slash line and 9 home runs allowed. His season ERA has climbed to 6.45, the worst mark of his career outside a tiny 2020 sample. In his most recent outing he failed to retire a single batter while surrendering 5 earned runs. The Diamondbacks front office is reportedly weighing whether to add a high-leverage bullpen arm before the trade deadline.
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