The Detroit Tigers are closing in on a division title, but one key piece of their bullpen remains uncertain. Veteran reliever Paul Sewald is progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, yet manager AJ Hinch has offered no firm plan for his return. With just 11 games left in the regular season, the lack of clarity around Sewald’s status raises questions about Detroit’s late-inning strategy heading into October.

The injury update regarding Sewald brings both optimism and uncertainty. The 35-year-old veteran was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians at the 2025 MLB trade deadline but has not pitched since mid-July due to a right shoulder strain. He completed a live batting practice session on Monday, and medical tests returned clean results. Despite that progress, the Tige

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