Diamondbacks predicted to sign $5.2 million World Series champion closer, would be upgrade over Paul Sewald
This is a move the DBacks need to make.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a decent start to the 2026 season, as while they are 5-5, they are second in the NL West. If they want to capitalize on that, they need to make some upgrades to their roster, and quickly. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D.
Rymer believes so too, and predicts the DBacks will sign 2024 World Series champion closer Michael Kopech. He would be a huge upgrade from Paul Sewald, and it would be a little jab to the Los Angeles Dodgers as well, since he was their closer for the past couple years. MORE: Braves predicted to finally sign $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to get Chris Sale some help in the starting rotation “Despite some bright spots here and there, Michael Kopech's career has yet to fully launch…He might be the most high-reward free agent left standing.
And at this point, the risk of signing him is likely minimal. If the D-backs are to have any hope of taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, they need to do something about their bullpen. The closer's role is no place for Paul Sewald at this stage, and all the team's relievers have fanned only 30 of the 161 batters they have faced so far.