Paul Sewald reached 400 games pitched on May 17, 2026, becoming the latest reliever to achieve the milestone in his 10th major league season. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher accomplished the feat during what has been a challenging 2026 campaign.
Sewald's career path has taken him through multiple organizations since his 2017 debut. He spent four seasons with the New York Mets (2017-2020), appearing in 125 games before joining Seattle in 2021. His most productive years came with the Mariners, where he pitched in 172 games across three seasons and established himself as a reliable closer. A mid-season trade brought him to Arizona in 2023, and he appeared in 62 games for the Diamondbacks through 2024. The 2025 season saw him split time between Cleveland and Detroit, appearing in 22 games total.
Across his MLB career as a whole, Sewald has compiled a 21-30 record with a 4.14 ERA and 489 strikeouts over 411.3 innings pitched. He has recorded 95 saves during his tenure — figures that span five organizations.
Sewald could reach 500 career strikeouts this season, needing just 11 more to achieve that milestone. Through 18 appearances in 2026, he has struck out 19 batters while posting a 0-4 record with nine saves and a 4.70 ERA.