Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald (oblique) to start season on IL

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Arizona closer Paul Sewald, whose acquisition at the trade deadline in 2023 helped spur the Diamondbacks to the National League pennant and a World Series berth, will open the season on the injured list with a strained left oblique.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Sewald, 33, has a Grade 2 sprain which could keep the right-hander out for