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Diamondbacks Welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to Pitching Staff, Cut Former Closer Paul Sewald
Paul Sewald has a 6.23 ERA in 45 appearances, and Arizona is expected to replace him with Zack Littell after his release by Washington.
- On Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran reliever Paul Sewald for assignment and signed Zack Littell to a one-year contract to reinforce the pitching staff.
- Following a difficult stretch, Sewald posted a 6.23 ERA over 45 appearances and was demoted from the closer role after blowing two saves between July 21-28.
- The 36-year-old reliever allowed 17 earned runs over 10 2/3 innings and served up seven homers during his recent decline, demonstrating significant struggles.
- Right-Hander Michael Soroka returns from the injured list after missing nearly two months with left hip discomfort, while Littell arrives with a 7-8 record from the Washington Nationals.
- Arizona's bullpen remains stable using a closer-by-committee approach, with left-hander Brandyn Garcia frequently handling the ninth inning as the team navigates the remainder of the season.
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Diamondbacks welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to pitching staff, cut former closer Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the injured list and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract.
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Littell joins Diamondbacks, excels in first appearance
By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Zack Littell made a good first impression with his new team in the major leagues. The pitcher from Mebane threw 4 2/3 shutout innings in relief for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 9-0 home victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. He picked up the pitching victory on the day his signing was announced by the Diamondbacks. He limited the Rockies to two hits and two walks while striking out t…
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