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Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n WASHINGTON<\/span><\/p>\n The Kansas City Royals have added another veteran presence to their pitching staff.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Monday, the Royals acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seabold, 30, was designated for assignment<\/a> on June 10. The Royals will offer him a fresh start and chance to carve out a role in the bullpen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This season, Seabold owns a 4.26 ERA in 16 relief appearances. He appeared in five games with the Blue Jays after beginning the 2026 campaign with the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAnother guy with some experience to be able to fit in the middle of the game,\u201d Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. \u201cGive us some length at times. He\u2019s been pretty much one inning lately, but we\u2019re not going to designate a role for him.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seabold faced the Royals on April 16 in Detroit. He allowed one run in 1 \u2153 innings and picked up the victory in the Tigers\u2019 10-9 win<\/a> at Comerica Park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, Seabold will join a Royals bullpen that owns the second-worst ERA in the American League. KC has a 4.85 ERA, which ranks just ahead of the Minnesota Twins (5.22 ERA).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a great dude and great pitcher too,\u201d Royals reliever John Schreiber said. \u201cHe can bring longevity and he has great stuff. Good velocity on the fastball and good shape on his pitches.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Royals added Seabold to the 40-man roster. To clear a spot, KC transferred closer Carlos Est\u00e9vez to the 60-day injured list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n