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Blue Jays Sign Pitcher Connor Seabold from Braves for Minor-League Depth
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The Atlanta Braves have spent the winter operating with a clear priority: rebuild the pitching depth that evaporated during a difficult 2025 season.
Even as the club shifted out of contention early, the front office continued to cycle through arms in an effort to identify pieces that might help in 2026. It became a defining theme of their year.
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Atlanta leaned heavily on waiver claims, minor additions and short-term evaluations, hoping that at least a few of those moves would uncover reliable innings for the future.
That approach was visible from May onward, when the Braves began aggressively targeting pitchers who had either flashed upside elsewhere or simply needed a change of scenery.
Some of those additions, like reliever Tyler Kinley and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim , came with notable salaries attached. Others were low-risk depth plays designed to stabilize Triple-A while giving the major-league staff emergency coverage.
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Atlanta's willingness to take on money late in the year signaled that the organization was more interested in gathering information than saving payroll, a rare stance for a team playing out the string.
The front office made it clear that the goal was to evaluate as many pitchers as possible before the offseason arrived. A handful earned extended looks, while others moved on quickly as roster spots tightened. And now, one of those former Braves depth arms has officially found a new landing spot.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Connor Seabold to a minor-league deal, according to the MiLB transaction logs , giving the former Braves pitcher a fresh opportunity after his brief stint in Atlanta.
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Seabold spent only a short time in the organization, arriving as a waiver claim late in the season and shuffling between the majors and Triple-A.
His time with the Braves was limited, but he provided innings when needed and remained part of the club's broader effort to churn through options.
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Across his Triple-A work last year, he logged more than 60 innings, though his ERA remained elevated at 6.07 and he allowed 15 home runs.
His major-league appearances were similarly brief, and Atlanta ultimately designated him for assignment last September as they continued to reshape the pitching staff.
For Toronto, the move represents a no-risk depth addition. The Blue Jays have been active in searching for innings behind their projected rotation, and Seabold offers experience, durability and the potential to compete for a role if he can regain consistency.
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For the Braves, it is another example of their 2025 depth churn producing opportunities elsewhere as they continue building toward 2026.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
