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).

The club has confirmed the signing. Sewald, who acted as part of a closing committee in Seattle and then Arizona the last four seasons, posted a combined 3.18 ERA with 299 strikeouts in 229 innings.

Relief pitcher Paul Sewald is headed to the Guardians after his role as the Diamondbacks' closer came to an unceremonious end this past season.