Sewald Poised for Diamondbacks' Closer Role

The Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing their bullpen for the March twenty-sixth season opener, with Paul Sewald, Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson, Jonathan Loaisiga, and Taylor Clarke locked in. Sewald is expected to step up as the closer, following a one point five million dollar deal this offseason. He arrived at spring training with a sharper fastball and full health, impressing manager Torey Lovullo with his velocity, secondary pitches, and cool-headed confidence. The team has struggled in ninth-inning saves since twenty seventeen, ranking dead last in save percentage and ERA. Sewald brings solid experience, converting thirty-five of forty-two chances for an eighty-three point three percent rate between twenty twenty-two and twenty twenty-four. If Sewald slips, Ginkel, Loaisiga, or Thompson could rotate in while waiting on injured arms like A.J. Puk by late May.

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