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.

Last week, the Cleveland Guardians signed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year deal to fortify their bullpen. To make room on the roster for him, they had to designate fellow righty Pedro Avila for assignment.

The Guardians have prioritized adding to their rotation all winter long. Now, they’re adding some experience to their bullpen. The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026,

The Guardians will pay Sewald a guaranteed $7 million, which includes a $1 million signing bonus, a $5 million base salary for 2025 and a $1 million buyout. The mutual option is worth $10 million. There is also $500,000 in performance bonuses.

Sewald needed to be added to the 40-man roster, so the Guardians designated RHP Pedro Avila for assignment to make room for the veteran reliever. However, Cleveland has officially retained Avila after he cleared waivers earlier on Wednesday. The Guardians officially outrighted him to the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A), where he'll remain.

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 are signing pitcher Paul Sewald to a one-year contract, they announced Wednesday afternoon—confirming a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Sewald, 34, will reportedly make $7 million this season. Per Passan, his contract contains a mutual option for 2026.

The Guardians signed former Mariners and D-backs closer Paul Sewald to a one-year contract. Get more details at MLB Trade Rumors.

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).

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

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. Sewald, who acted as part of a ...