The Cleveland Guardians have recruited a proven bullpen pitcher.

The Guardians announced on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time) that they have agreed to a contract with right-hander Paul Sewald (34) that includes a mutual agreement option for the 2026 season in one year.

According to The Athletic, the guaranteed amount is 7 million dollars for one year. The 2025 season salary includes 5 million dollars, a down payment of 1 million dollars, and a buyout of 1 million dollars for 2026 season options.스포츠토토

If the 2026 season option is implemented, he will receive an annual salary of $10 million.

The compensation also includes incentives. In the 2025 season, those who lose 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 games will receive an additional 100,000 U.S. dollars each.

SeaWorld has played in 359 games over the past eight seasons, going 20-25 with 84 saves with a 4.09 ERA.

In particular, he made 81 saves in the four years since 2021. In 2023, he contributed to Arizona's advance to the World Series.

He pitched 39 2/3 innings in 42 games in the 2024 season, recording a 4.31 ERA, WHIP 1.134 and 1.4 homers, 2.3 walks, and 9.8 strikeouts per 9 innings.

Sewald is expected to keep Cleveland's back door in the new team along with other bullpen pitchers such as closer Immanuel Clase, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis. In particular, he is expected to add to his lack of experience to Cleveland's bullpen.

Meanwhile, Cleveland waived Pedro Avila after the transfer to make his place on the 40-man list.