Tigers sign reliever Connor Seabold to a 1-year deal, place reliever Brieske on 60-day injured list

By Canadian Press on March 23, 2026.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed reliever Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract that is worth $800,000 at the major league level, the team announced Monday.

The 30-year-old Seabold had a 6.75 ERA with one save in six spring training appearances with the Tigers.

Detroit is Seabold’s fifth stop in the majors. He has a career record of 1-11 with a 7.79 ERA in 40 games with Boston, Colorado, Atlanta and Tampa Bay.

Seabold spent 2024 playing in South Korea, posting an 11-6 record with a 3.43 ERA in 28 starts, striking out 158 batters in 160 innings.

The Tigers placed right-handed reliever Beau Brieske on the 60-day injured list with a left adductor strain.

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