The Toronto Blue Jays have added Paul Sewald to their bullpen during their series against the Boston Red Sox.
Sewald was recently demoted by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Additionally, one former Blue Jays hurler has joined the Seattle Mariners.
On Wednesday night, the Blue Jays will attempt to take a 3-0 series lead against Boston without the services of George Springer.
John Schneider Reveals When Paul Sewald Will Make Toronto Blue Jays Debut
GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 12: Umpire Jen Pawol #95 talks with manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 12, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Prior to the third game of their four-game series against the Red Sox, John Schneider revealed when fans can expect to see Sewald.
“Paul Sewald is scheduled to get to Toronto tomorrow, and it’s likeliest he is activated in time for Friday’s series opener against the Yankees,” Schneider said via Keegan Matheson.
Sewald is a 36-year-old pitcher. The 6-foot-3, 219-pound MLB veteran was originally drafted by the New York Mets.
Toronto Blue Jays News: Paul Sewald Claimed off Waivers
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 15: Relief pitcher Paul Sewald #38 hugs Gabriel Moreno #14 of the Arizona Diamondbacks after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at Chase Field on June 15, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Earlier on Wednesday, August 12th, the Blue Jays claimed Sewald.
“Hearing the @BlueJays have claimed Paul Sewald who was DFAed by the @Dbacks this week,” Steve Gilbert reported on Wednesday morning.
During the 2026 season, Sewald has recorded 24 saves and 44 strikeouts in 39 innings pitched.
Looking at the Blue Jays & Paul Sewald
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Paul Sewald #38 and James McCann #8 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate a 6-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays have the potential to win their series against the Red Sox on Wednesday night.
After that, they play the Yankees twice before the end of August. Additionally, they also play the Tampa Bay Rays, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners before September.
When it comes to Sewald, one keen pitching expert offers a positive take on the new Blue Jays addition.
“Paul Sewald is a veteran reliever with one of the most distinct profiles in MLB. He utilizes a near-sidearm slot to toss a shallow fastball and rising sweeper. He has a good feel for throwing strikes but has struggled immensely with allowing hard contact this season,” wrote Thomas Nestico.
It will be interesting to see how Sewald fits into the Blue Jays bullpen.
In the very least, they seem to have found an arm to replace Jeff Hoffman.
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