Blue Jays’ 10-Year Veteran Pitcher to Retire With $24 Million in Career Earnings

Paul Sewald might be nearing the end of his MLB career. The Toronto Blue Jays missed the playoffs after an offense that scored the fewest runs in baseball. Toronto finished 79-83. Their season ended Sunday, Sept. 27, with a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre. Sewald pitched the ninth inning and closed out Toronto’s 2026 season. He then asked teammate Myles Straw for the ball, hinting at retirement. Paul Sewald Hinted at Retirement Sewald has not announced a decision. He said he plans to keep playing if a team wants him.