Connor Seabold DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham. In a corresponding move, the Rays are sending right-handed pitcher Mason Englert to Triple-A. Seabold has not returned to the MLB since his 2023 stint with the Colorado Rockies. Earlier this season, Seabold has logged 27 2/3 innings of work with the Durham Bulls and held a 4.55 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP. Across this stint, Seabold has struck out 26 batters and served up just seven walks. During the 2024 season, the 29-year-old spent time in the KBO, where he posted a 3.43 ERA across 160 innings of work. Fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to operate as a bulk option in the Tampa Bay bullpen. Given his expected role, he should not be targeted in any fantasy formats.

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays are inviting catcher Tres Barrera and right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold to spring training as non-roster players. Barrera spent time with the Nationals and Cardinals. Across 57 MLB contests, the backstop posted a .228/.313/.310 slash line with two home runs. In 169 contests at Triple-A, the Texas product posted a .222/.315/.351 line with 19 doubles and 15 long balls. Seabold has spent time with the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies. Through 108 2/3 MLB frames, the right-hander has held an 8.12 ERA with a 1.77 WHIP. However, across 172 innings at Triple-A, the 29-year-old has held a 4.13 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect both players to open the season with Triple-A Durham.