Tigers Make Roster Move After Another Pitching Injury

This injury to right-handed pitcher Seabold will be tough for the Tigers, who are taking a precautionary approach. It forces a temporary bullpen shuffle, with Hanifee stepping in as his replacement.

Hanifee has been pitching well in the minor leagues. In 10 appearances, the 27-year-old has posted a 4.91 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP, 12 strikeouts and 11 innings pitched. His success comes from his ability to generate ground balls with a heavy sinker and solid control.

Seabold, on the other hand, has been an effective low-leverage reliever for Detroit. The 30-year-old owns a 4.09 ERA, a 1.545 WHIP, 11 strikeouts and 11 innings pitched. His effectiveness stems from a strong command and a signature above-average changeup. He features a solid four-pitch mix of a fastball, changeup, slider, and cutter, allowing his arsenal to play up through sequencing and consistent strike-throwing.

Seabold has developed into a valuable depth pitcher at the major league level. The Baltimore Orioles selected him in the 19th round of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, California, but he did not sign. He was later drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of California State University, Fullerton.

He made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2021 after being acquired in the Nick Pivetta trade. Seabold also has spent time with the Colorado Rockies and pitched overseas with the Samsung Lions in South Korea before returning to affiliated ball.

He has built a reputation as a reliable low-leverage option with strong command and pitchability. The Tigers signed him to a one-year split contract on March 23, 2026, worth $800,000 at the major league level.