Why Paul Sewald? That question came to mind when the Guardians signed the 34-year-old reliever to a one-year guaranteed $7 million deal. There is a mutual option for $10 million in 2026. Rarely do mutual options become real deals because either party can refuse and negate the contract.

Outside of the infield, the Seattle Mariners biggest need going into the offseason was the bullpen. The Mariners relievers were ravaged with injuries and incons