Why Paul Sewald? That question came to mind when the Guardians signed the 34-year-old reliever to a one-year guaranteed $7 million deal. There is a mutual option for $10 million in 2026. Rarely do mutual options become real deals because either party can refuse and negate the contract.

An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

According to multiple reports, including MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Guardians and Sewald agreed to a 1-year deal worth $7 million guaranteed. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2026 season worth $10 million (or a $1 million buyout if both sides agree to part ways).

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The club has confirmed the signing.

The Guardians and Major League Baseball announced start times for contests during spring training and in the regular season.

The successful platoon of Manzardo and Fry won’t be seen for a chunk of the 2025 season. Fry is expected to miss considerable time as he recovers from surgery on his right elbow. The Guardians have a number of right-handed hitters who can replace Fry, but the injury may give Manzardo a chance to face more left-handed pitchers.

The Cleveland Guardians have had a relatively quiet offseason. Other than re-signing Shane Bieber and bringing back Carlos Santana to replace Josh Naylor after he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks,

The Cleveland Guardians added yet another top reliever to their bullpen, after handing veteran righty Paul Sewald a one-year deal worth $7 million

Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report recently compiled a wish list for each MLB team to improve their roster before Spring Training. For the Guardians, he identified an outfielder, starting pitcher, and second baseman as areas of need for Cleveland. The biggest piece missing from Cleveland's roster has to be another starting pitcher.

Relief pitcher Paul Sewald is headed to the Guardians after his role as the Diamondbacks' closer came to an unceremonious end this past season.

As the MLB offseason continues, the Guardians have made a move to bolster their bullpen, signing free agent veteran reliever Paul Sewald.

Ralphy Velazauez and C.J. Kayfus are two of the Cleveland Guardians' top prospects and two of the best young first baseman in the Minor Leagues.