This was partly inspired - one might even say “triggered” - by Justin’s review of Paul Sewald, posted earlier in the week. At the time of the deal with Seattle which brought Sewald here at the trade deadline, the D-backs were in desperate need of stability in the ninth inning. Through the 107 games played up until the end of July. nobody on the 2023 D-backs had reached double-digits in saves. Scott McGough, Andrew Chafin and Miguel Castro had all been tried in the role - either as part of a committee, or as more or less a traditional closer.
Towards a 2024 Diamondbacks roster: Closing time
