The Blue Jays have signed pitcher Connor Seabold, a former Red Sox player, as his career momentum stalls. Seabold's journey began with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017, but a trade with the Boston Red Sox in 2020 didn't go as planned. The trade, which sent Nick Pivetta and Seabold to the Red Sox for Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman, was a missed opportunity for the Phillies. Hembree and Workman struggled in their new roles, while Pivetta thrived in Boston. Seabold's time with the Red Sox was unremarkable, making only six starts in two years and giving up 25 earned runs. He was eventually sent to the Colorado Rockies, where he continued to struggle, allowing 116 hits and 73 earned runs in 87.1 innings. Seabold's career took a turn when he moved to the KBO in 2024, pitching for the Samsung Lions and posting a 3.43 ERA in 160 innings. The Tampa Bay Rays showed interest, but Seabold couldn't replicate his KBO success, pitching in Triple-A Durham with a 6.49 ERA. He was then selected by the Atlanta Braves, where he had his best showing, pitching 8.2 innings out of the bullpen and allowing just three earned runs. The Blue Jays, recognizing Seabold's potential, signed him as a depth signing to bolster their minor league rosters. This move could be a strategic investment in Seabold's potential, despite his recent struggles.
