The Guardians introduced Wednesday that they’ve signed free agent reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year contract with a mutual possibility for the 2026 season. He’s represented by ISE Baseball. The righty is assured $7MM on the deal, studies Jeff Passan of ESPN. Per Zack Meisel of The Athletic, that’ll be paid out within the type of a $1MM signing bonus, a $5MM wage, and a $1MM buyout on a $10MM mutual possibility. Sewald can even earn an additional $100K for reaching every of 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 aid appearances in 2025, giving him the chance to earn a complete of $7.5MM on the deal.
Righty Pedro Avila has been designated for task to open a spot on the 40-man roster, per the membership announcement. Cleveland additionally signed right-hander Riley Pint to a minor league deal. The Excel consumer will probably be invited him to spring coaching.
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