The Kansas City Royals bolstered their pitching staff Monday, acquiring right-handed reliever Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays. In return, Toronto received minor league right-hander Denis Samudio along with cash considerations.
To open a spot on the 40-man roster for Seabold, Kansas City placed right-hander Carlos Estevez on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Seabold, who is 30 years old, has posted a 1-0 record with a 4.26 ERA across 16 relief appearances split between the Detroit Tigers and Blue Jays this season. He originally joined Toronto in a trade on May 27. Over five years in the major leagues with six different organizations, Seabold carries a career record of 2-11 with a 7.30 ERA in 56 total appearances, including 19 starts.
Samudio, 21, is a native of Panama who was signed by the Royals in January 2025. This season, he has gone 1-1 with a 5.49 ERA in six outings — three of which were starts — across two different minor league levels.
