Seabold signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization on Friday, Jee-ho Yoo of South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reports.

Seabold was released by the Rockies on Wednesday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

The Rockies recalled Seabold from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

The Rockies optioned Seabold to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Seabold has been demoted to a bullpen role, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Seabold (1-6) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings as the Rockies were downed 5-3 by the Giants. He struck out three.

Seabold (1-5) allowed eight runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Tigers.

Seabold (arm) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers at Coors Field.

Seabold has been scratched from his expected start Wednesday against the Reds due to an apparent arm injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Seabold did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing a run on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out five.