Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase

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

One of Cleveland’s biggest strengths is its bullpen. They have star closer Emmanuel Clase, who had a 0.61 ERA last season and led the league in games finished (66) and saves (47). They also have Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and lefty Tim Herrin, all of whom had sub-2.00 ERAs last season.

On Thursday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how MLB Network arrived at its rankings and whether or not they agree. They also discuss the upcoming arbitration salary figure exchanges between the Guards and outfielders Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas.

The Cleveland Guardians, after missing out on the playoffs in 2023, got back to the postseason and made it to the ALCS.

Paul Sewald signs with the Cleveland Guardians on a one-year deal for the 2025 season, with a mutual option in 2026.

Reliever Paul Sewald has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Wednesday.

The Guardians signed Sewald to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday.

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald agreed Wednesday to a contract with Cleveland, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase.

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,

Cleveland's Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase both earned spots on MLB Network's 'Top 10 Players Right Now' for relief pitchers.

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase.