Guardians Place RHP Paul Sewald on 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain

The Cleveland Guardians have placed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 12 due to a right shoulder strain, marking his second IL stint this season with a shoulder-related injury. Sewald, 35, had just returned from a right posterior deltoid strain on July 5 but appeared in only four games before being sidelined again. This season, he has struggled with his performance, posting a 4.70 ERA and showing a decline in fastball velocity and increased homer-proneness in limited innings. Sewald’s injury and absence come at a critical time as the Guardians navigate a challenging stretch after a recent losing streak, and his return timeline remains uncertain, though he will be eligible to come back on July 27. When healthy, Sewald is expected to serve as a late-inning setup man ahead of closer Emmanuel Clase. The team has yet to announce a corresponding roster move to replace Sewald on the active roster.