Connor Seabold is leaving the Kansas City Royals organization after rejecting a minor-league assignment, bringing another chapter of his winding MLB career to an end.

The former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander elected free agency Thursday, October 22, after Kansas City outrighted him to Triple-A Omaha. Rather than remain in the Royals' system, Seabold chose to explore opportunities elsewhere.

The decision comes just months after Toronto traded Seabold to Kansas City on June 15, receiving pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations in return.

That deal followed another roster decision by the Blue Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment on June 10 after a brief stint in their bullpen.

Seabold made five appearances for Toronto in 2026, allowing three earned runs and six hits across 3.1 innings. His limited workload left little opportunity to establish himself as a dependable relief option.

His departure also closes a short-lived connection with Kansas City, where an injury disrupted his opportunity to secure a more permanent role.

The Royals placed Seabold on the injured list in July with a right lat strain. He eventually began a rehabilitation assignment with Omaha in September, but his future with the organization remained uncertain.

Connor Seabold faces another MLB opportunity search

Seabold's latest decision puts him back on the open market, where he'll look for an organization willing to offer another opportunity on the mound.

The right-hander has spent portions of five MLB seasons moving between organizations, including the Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Blue Jays and Royals.

His career numbers explain why finding a permanent home has been difficult. Across 143 major league innings, Seabold owns a 7.36 ERA despite recording 116 strikeouts.

Control and keeping the ball in the park have also presented challenges. His career totals include 55 walks and 28 home runs allowed, numbers that haven't helped his case for a consistent bullpen assignment.

Still, Seabold has shown an ability to earn opportunities. Before Toronto reacquired him from Detroit in May, he had already worked his way onto the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

His next destination remains unknown, but electing free agency gives him the flexibility to pursue a club offering a clearer path back to the majors.

For the Blue Jays, the situation adds another turn to a transaction that initially brought Samudio into their organization. For Seabold, the priority now shifts toward finding another opportunity to extend his MLB career.