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The Royals have been searching under every rock to build up their pitching depth after recent injuries have decimated their staff. After acquiring Connor Seabold and Randy Dobnak earlier this week, today they signed veteran pitcher Matt Moore to a minor league deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 16

Connor Seabold Traded And Other Blue Jays Notes

The Jays made a trade yesterday. Connor Seabold, who was DFAed, was traded to the Royals for minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash. Samudio is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from Panama.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 16

Kansas City Royals News: Royals acquire Connor Seabold

The Royals traded for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Connor Seabold. Seabold, 30, was designated for assignment on June 10. The Royals will offer him a fresh start and chance to carve out a role in the bullpen.

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2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Zulueta, Royals Acquire Seabold

It was a busy Monday across Major League Baseball in terms of the volume of transactions made. Both the Cubs and Royals acquired relief help, while the Twins promoted a hot-hitting outfielder from Triple-A.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 15

Royals Trade for Pitching Reinforcements as Injuries Continue to Mount

The Kansas City Royals have been plagued by injuries across the roster. From the pitching staff to the lineup, several players have dealt with injuries throughout the season, with some seeing their 2026 campaigns cut short.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Royals Acquire Reliever in Trade with Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals are adding some bullpen depth. On Monday afternoon, the Royals announced they acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league right-hander Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

Royals acquire RHP Connor Seabold from Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for minor league right-hander Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Blue Jays, Royals swap pitchers amid disappointing seasons

Toronto and Kansas City completed a pitching trade on Monday as the Blue Jays sent right-hander Connor Seabold to the Royals in exchange for 21-year-old pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Royals Acquire Connor Seabold

The Royals have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment last week, receive minor league righty Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 10

Cardinals Should Pounce on Blue Jays Castoff After DFA

The St. Louis Cardinals could use another arm and there's an intriguing option out there right now after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 10

Blue Jays activate Max Scherzer, DFA Connor Seabold

Max Scherzer is back. Shortly before Wednesday evening’s game, the Toronto Blue Jays activated Scherzer from the 15-day injured, and the 41-year-old will make his first start with the club since April 24. Scherzer was placed on the IL on April 27 due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Blue Jays Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Connor Seabold has been designated for assignment. That opens an active roster spot for Max Scherzer, who has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start tonight’s game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 28

Blue Jays add Connor Seabold to active roster, Chase Lee optioned to Triple-A Buffalo

On Thursday, before the Toronto Blue Jays’ series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, the Blue Jays officially added pitcher Connor Seabold to the 26-man

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 28

2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Trade for Seabold & Promote McAdoo

Thanks to injuries, the Blue Jays have had to make do with who is healthy at the MLB level. But on May 27, Toronto added some bullpen help, as the Jays acquired reliever Connor Seabold from the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays acquire Connor Seabold from Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired some relief pitching depth. During Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins, the team announced that they’ve acquired relief pitcher Connor Seabold, who was recently designated for assignment, from the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Blue Jays Acquire Connor Seabold

The Blue Jays announced that they have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Tigers. Detroit, who designated Seabold for assignment a few days ago, gets minor league lefty Juanmi Vasquez in return.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Tigers Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment, Activate Troy Melton

The Tigers announced that right-hander Connor Seabold has been designated for assignment. The move opens up space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Tigers Make Roster Move After Another Pitching Injury

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a tough 9-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and are looking to bounce back in their next game of the series. With a second straight loss looming, a decision was made regarding right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 29

Connor Seabold illustrates why the Tigers signed him

All throughout spring training, a tough question in Detroit Tigers camp was who would take the last spot in their bullpen. Their seven best relief options were pretty obvious, other than the question of whether Keider Montero would stay stretched out to start or not, but no one stepped to take the last right-handed spot in the pen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 24

Recently released veteran reliever signs big league deal with Tigers

It didn’t take long for a different team to sign Connor Seabold. In late January, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Seabold to a minor league deal, but granted his release just a few days ago.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 21

Blue Jays option Lázaro Estrada, grant Connor Seabold his release

Another day, another waive of roster cuts. This time around, it was just two moves for the Toronto Blue Jays. They optioned Lázaro Estrada while also granting Connor Seabold his release, as he had a clause in his minor league deal.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 25

Blue Jays sign Connor Seabold to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have added some minor league pitching depth. On Wednesday, the Blue Jays signed right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold to a minor league deal according to the transaction page.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10, 2025

Braves claim Connor Seabold off waivers from Rays

The Braves have claimed right-hander Connor Seabold off waivers from the Rays.

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MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 22, 2023

Former Red Sox pitching prospect Connor Seabold signs with KBO’s Samsung Lions

For the second time this week, a former Red Sox pitcher elected to take his talents overseas for the 2024 season by signing with a team in the Korea Baseball Organization.