Blue Jays claim Paul Sewald after D-backs designate him for assignment
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed pitcher Paul Sewald following his designation for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks. This decision bolsters the Blue Jays' pitching staff as they look to improve their roster. Sewald's experience and right-handed pitching could provide depth to the team as the season progresses. The move reflects the active strategies teams use to manage their rosters under current MLB rules.
- •Paul Sewald was claimed by the Blue Jays on August 12, 2026.
- •Sewald was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks prior.
- •The move aims to strengthen the Blue Jays' pitching options.
- •Sewald's addition could influence the Blue Jays' performance in upcoming games.
- 10:02 PMESPN MLB — Jays claim Sewald after veteran DFA'd by D-backs
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team on Waivers
"The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Paul Sewald for assignment on August 10. The former closer will be headed to the AL East, as the Toronto Blue Jays have claimed him off waivers, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Hearing the @BlueJays have claimed Paul Sewald who was DFAed by the @Dbacks this week. — Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) […] The post Ex-Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team on Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Blue Jays continued to add to their pitching staff, claiming veteran Paul Sewald after the right-hander was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 12, 2026, 10:02 PMJays claim Sewald after veteran DFA'd by D-backs
The Blue Jays continued to add to their pitching staff, claiming veteran Paul Sewald after the right-hander was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:35 PMEx-Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team on Waivers
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Paul Sewald for assignment on August 10. The former closer will be headed to the AL East, as the Toronto Blue Jays have claimed him off waivers, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Hearing the @BlueJays have claimed Paul Sewald who was DFAed by the @Dbacks this week. — Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) […] The post Ex-Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Claimed by AL East Team on Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 9:26 PMRed Sox looking to snap losing streak to Blue Jays
MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 9:08 PMAnother Move: Red Sox Shake Up Bullpen After Blue Jays Loss
MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 8:21 PMFrancisco Lindor Takes Hard Stance On Future With Mets
MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 7:52 PMDiamondbacks vs. Rockies live updates. A key bat returns, leading off- MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 7:45 PMSan Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros (0-0)
- MLB•Aug 12, 2026, 7:40 PMColorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game discussion: Gabriel Hughes vs. Michael Soroka
