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Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald suffers oblique strain, lands on IL

Wrapping up the final few games of Spring Training, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be without their closing pitcher to open up the regular season.

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According to AZCentral D’Backs beat writer Nick Piecoro, manager Torey Lovullo announced that Paul Sewald suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain and there is no return timetable available, at the time of reporting.

“Closer Paul Sewald has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and will open the year on the injured list,” Piecoro stated. “Lovullo does not want to name a close right away, but Kevin Ginkel is the most likely option to get the first crack at the job.