The Arizona Diamondbacks don’t know who their closer will be for the stretch run of an air-tight NL wild-card race. But it won’t be Paul Sewald.
The Cardinals designated Sewald for assignment Monday, ending the veteran closer’s second stint with the franchise at a critical juncture of the playoff race.
The transaction removes Sewald from the 40-man roster. Arizona now has seven days to either trade Sewald, release him, send him to the minors or place him on waivers. His time with the big-league club is done.
‘Brutal decision’
Manager Torey Lovullo spoke about the decision with reporters Monday evening.
“It was a brutal decision, Lovullo said…
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