Diamondbacks seeking closer as Sewald struggles in critical game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are exploring closer options after Paul Sewald's poor performance. In a key matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28, Sewald allowed three runs in the ninth inning, leading to a 12-inning victory for the Diamondbacks. Manager Torey Lovullo announced a shift to a committee approach for closing games following the outing. With the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, the Diamondbacks currently hold a tie for the second Wild Card spot in the National League at 57-52, while the Pirates trail by two games at 55-54. Potential trade targets include Kenley Jansen of the Detroit Tigers and relievers from the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies.
- •Paul Sewald struggles again, allowing three runs in ninth inning vs. Pirates.
- •Diamondbacks shift to committee approach for closing games.
- •Arizona is tied for the second Wild Card position in the NL.
- •Trade deadline is August 3; potential targets include Kenley Jansen.
- •The Pirates are two games behind the Diamondbacks in the Wild Card race.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Another MLB Wild Card contender just joined the market for a closer
"For the second time in three seasons, the same veteran pitched his way out of the closer's job for the same team
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