Why Paul Sewald? That question came to mind when the Guardians signed the 34-year-old reliever to a one-year guaranteed $7 million deal. There is a mutual option for $10 million in 2026. Rarely do mutual options become real deals because either party can refuse and negate the contract.

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The club has confirmed the signing.