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Veteran Reliever Returns to Arizona After Brief Tigers Stint
Paul Sewald, 35, signs one-year deal to rejoin the Diamondbacks after a brief stint with the Detroit Tigers in 2025.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Veteran relief pitcher Paul Sewald, who is 35 years old, has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sewald previously pitched for the Diamondbacks in 2023 and 2024 before spending part of the 2025 season with the Detroit Tigers.
Why it matters
Sewald's move back to the Diamondbacks provides the team with an experienced bullpen arm as they look to improve on their 2025 season. The Tigers' decision to let Sewald go after a brief stint suggests they are continuing to reshape their roster.
The details
Sewald, a 35-year-old reliever, pitched for the Detroit Tigers down the stretch in 2025 after previously playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 and 2024. This week, Sewald agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks organization.
- Sewald pitched for the Detroit Tigers in 2025.
- Sewald previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 and 2024.
- Sewald agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks in February 2026.
The players
Paul Sewald
A 35-year-old veteran relief pitcher who has played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers.
Arizona Diamondbacks
A Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Detroit Tigers
A Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan.
The takeaway
Sewald's return to the Diamondbacks provides the team with an experienced bullpen arm as they look to improve on their 2025 season, while the Tigers' decision to let him go suggests they are continuing to reshape their roster.
