Blue Jays trade pitcher Connor Seabold to Royals for Denis Samudio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays traded pitcher Connor Seabold to the Kansas City Royals on June 15, after designating him for assignment last week. Seabold, who has made 16 relief appearances this season, posted a 4.26 ERA with the Blue Jays. In exchange, Toronto receives minor leaguer Denis Samudio. This marks the sixth time Seabold will join a new MLB organization during his five-year career, having also played for the Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, and Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Connor Seabold previously designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.
- •He has a career ERA of 7.30 over 138 innings.
- •Toronto acquires minor leaguer Denis Samudio in the trade.
- •Seabold has pitched for six different MLB teams in his career.
- •The transaction was officially announced by both teams.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays trade recently cut pitcher to Kansas City Royals
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