Blue Jays Claim Paul Sewald Off Waivers From D-backs
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed veteran reliever Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who designated him for assignment after a mixed 2026 season marked by early success and later struggles with home runs allowed.
- To create a 40-man roster spot for Sewald, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jake Bloss from Triple-A and placed him on the 60-day injured list; Bloss is recovering from UCL surgery and is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to lingering issues.
- Bloss, a former No. 99 overall pick and top prospect, has been on the minor league injured list since his surgery last May and had a brief rehab stint before returning to the minors, where he struggled and was sidelined again in mid-July.
- Despite limited major league service time, Bloss remains under team control for six more seasons and is likely to receive a rare fourth minor league option year due to his injury history and development timeline.
