Photo Credit: Bronson Harris/Binghamton Rumble Ponies WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of right-handed relief pitcher Marcel Rentería . Rentería was selected by the New York Mets in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, New Mexico) and played six seasons in their system. The 30-year-old reached the Class-AAA level in 2021 with the Triple-A East League’s (now International League) Syracuse Mets. Rentería went 4-0 that season with a 9.00 earned run average in 14 appearances, all out of the bullpen. Rentería last pitched in 2023 with the Class-AA Eastern League’s Binghamton Rumble Ponies, where he posted a 1-1 record with one save and a 3.54 ERA in 19 games. The native of Nogales, Arizona has gone 12-12 with a 5.22 ERA in 101 professional appearances. He has averaged 1.07 strikeouts per inning pitched and a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.40. Rentería was a starter in college, where he went 12-7 with a 4.82 ERA in 32 games over two seasons. “Marcel is a big signing for us. He is an experienced arm who climbed up high in affiliated ball,” said Goldeyes field boss Logan Watkins . “Unfortunately for him – but fortunately for us – he is coming back from injury which made it possible for us to sign him. I know he's excited to prove that he's healthy and he's as motivated as ever. He is a guy who can start or relieve and someone we will lean on in 2025.” Winnipeg now has 22 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Tylor Jans RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson IF Keshawn Lynch OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Marcel Rentería RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

Photo Credit: Leighton Chamblee/McNeese State University Athletics WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed relief pitcher Derrick Cherry . Cherry made his professional debut in 2024 with the Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Frontier League, where he appeared in 25 contests, including five starts. He compiled a 2-5 record with a 7.97 earned run average and one save, based out of a very hitter-friendly ballpark in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 24-year-old transferred to McNeese State University (Lake Charles, Louisiana) for the 2023 season after three seasons at the University of Houston (Houston, Texas). His overall college record was 7-8 with a 5.07 ERA and ten saves. The native of Baytown, Texas averaged just under a strikeout per inning pitched. “Derrick is someone I've been following for a few years now,” said manager Logan Watkins . “He's got incredible ability as a pitcher and has a really high ceiling. He's worked very hard this off season and I think once he gets with (pitching coach) Mark Brewer he can keep climbing towards what he is capable of. Between Derrick, Will Sierra , and Tylor Jans , I think we have three young rookies with a lot of potential and could be the difference in how good our bullpen is this season.” Winnipeg now has 21 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Tylor Jans RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson IF Keshawn Lynch OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below. 

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of Canadian rookie relief pitcher Tylor Jans . Jans (pronounced TY-ler JANNS) has played the last three seasons with the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League – a collegiate summer league. The St. Albert, Alberta native played in 32 games, compiling a 3-3 record with a 2.68 earned run average and six saves. Jans has averaged 1.21 strikeouts per inning pitched and his strikeout to walk ratio is 3.39. After a season at Cloud County Community College (Concordia, Kansas) Jans attended the University of Louisiana Monroe (Monroe, Louisiana) from 2021 to 2022. With the Warhawks, the 25-year-old went 3-4 in 26 appearances, with a 5.29 ERA. “Much like Will Sierra , we found Tylor through networking and watching training videos which showed how much talent and potential he has,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “He will also be making his professional debut with the Goldeyes, and I know he's excited for this opportunity. We will have a bit of a younger pitching staff this season, but it will feature guys with massive amounts of potential. I am excited to see how he performs this year.” Winnipeg now has 20 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Tylor Jans RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson IF Keshawn Lynch OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below. 

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation, are pleased to announce the beneficiaries of funds raised during the 2024 baseball season. During the 2024 calendar year, the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation raised and distributed more than $100,000 in support of 48 registered children’s charities (complete list of recipients below) through generous contributions from Manitobans across the province. Among this year’s funding recipients is the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, which is a charity dedicated to helping children and youth live as independently as possible. They are the fundraising entity for the Rehabilitation Centre for Children – an outpatient facility providing services and outreach therapy in support of children and youth realizing their potential and participating fully in their communities. “Youth living with varying abilities require our support to discover their potential and participate in their communities. This generous grant from the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation is going to be life-altering for two siblings who are on Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation’s specialized equipment waitlist. We are so grateful for this contribution and look forward to watching these young sisters flourish on their new mobility devices.” – Jane Kidd-Hantscher , Executive Director of Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. Toba Centre for Children & Youth is a charitable organization that coordinates a collaborative approach to child abuse investigation and response. Toba Centre provides a space where children and families can find comfort, healing, and access to the resources they need when they’ve been impacted by abuse or witnessed violence. It is our vision that every victim of child abuse, and every child witness to violence, is heard, helped, and healed. “We are truly grateful for the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation’s support of our hotel care packages. Toba Centre serves all of Manitoba and we often see children come from out of town with very little. This support will provide families with much-needed hotel care packages containing pajamas and a change of clothes, toiletries, food, games, and activities. During an unimaginable time in their young lives, ensuring kids have these comforts can make a big difference in their healing journey.” – Christy Dzikowicz , Chief Executive Officer of Toba Centre for Children & Youth The Movement Centre of Manitoba is a privately funded registered charity and the only one of its kind in Manitoba that specializes in conductive education rehabilitation and therapy for children and adults living with neuromotor disorders. The Movement Centre is committed to serving Manitobans living with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, acquired brain injury, developmental delays, spina bifida and Parkinson’s disease. “Thank you for helping kids and adults with neurological disabilities live their best lives! We are so grateful for the Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation support which will directly impact hundreds of Manitobans and their families.” – Jennifer Wojcik , Executive Director of the Movement Centre of Manitoba “Because the Movement Centre receives no government funding and relies solely on donations, fundraising and grants, the Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation’s support means that much more. Thank you for sharing our vision of equal opportunity for all to live fully and be included in meaningful activities in all areas of life and community.” – Tim Steadman , Board Co-Chair of the Movement Centre of Manitoba “The foundation is thrilled to once again be able to support so many incredible children’s charities that are making a real difference in Manitobans’ lives,” said Tony Fletcher , President of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation. “None of this would be possible without the generosity of our fans and corporate partners, whose unwavering support allows us to give back year after year.” Since its inception in 1995, the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation has raised and distributed more than $3 Million to children’s charities in Manitoba. Revenue sources include the Field of Dreams Foundation annual golf tournament, fan donations, the Fillmore Riley LLP Ks for Kids program, the Sonia’s Stand Radar Pitching Booth, memorabilia auctions, and the sale of 50/50 tickets during home games at Blue Cross Park. For more information about the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation, including funding requests for 2025, visit Goldeyes.com/Foundation . 2024 Field of Dreams Foundation Funding Recipients Altona Area Family Resource Group Inc. Athletes In Action, Power to Change Ministries Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Plains Inc. Bookmates Inc. Camp Quality Canada Canada's History Society (Red River Heritage Fair) Canadian Council of Provincial & Territorial Sport Federations Inc. (Baseball Manitoba) Carman Family Resource Centre Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Children's Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. Christmas Cheer Board Circle of Hearts Family Support Network Dreams Take Flight Winnipeg Chapter Firefighters Burn Fund Inc. Genesis Art Community Green Action Centre Healthy Start for Mom & Me Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development Interlake Eastern Health Foundation Jewish Child & Family Service - Winnipeg Junior Achievement of Manitoba Katie Cares Inc. KidSport Canada - Manitoba Lake Winnipeg Mission Camp Society Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba MacKinnon's Y-Not? Anti-Poverty Program Inc. Manitoba Camping Association Manitoba Children's Museum Inc. Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Inc. Manitoba Museum Manitoba Theatre for Young People Marlene Street Community Resource Centre Inc. Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc. Muscular Dystrophy Canada NorWest Co-op Community Health Open Access Resource Centre Inc. Pediatric Oncology Family Centre of Manitoba (o/a Ronald McDonald House) Prairie Strides Inc. Rossbrook House Inc. St. Amant Foundation Inc. The Dream Factory Toba Centre for Children & Youth United for Literacy Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba West End Cultural Centre Inc. Western School Division No. 47 (Morden Family Resource Centre) Winkler Family Resource Centre The Goldeyes will open the 2025 season Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday that shortstop Andy Armstrong would be returning for a third season with the club. Armstrong hit .241 in 2024, with 14 doubles, two home runs, and 39 runs batted in. He committed just eight errors in 336 total chances for a fielding percentage of .976. The 27-year-old hit .261 for the Goldeyes in 2023, with 19 doubles and 32 RBIs. He also set an American Association single-season record with 23 sacrifice bunts. The native of Coos, Bay, Oregon was originally acquired via a trade with the Frontier League’s Evansville Otters on March 6, 2023. Armstrong spent the 2022 campaign with Evansville after making his professional debut with the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League in 2021. He has compiled a .250 batting average with six home runs and 123 RBIs over his first four seasons as a pro. Armstrong played five seasons at Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon) where he won an NCAA Division I National Championship in 2018. “Every pitcher on our team should be very excited that Andy is coming back,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. “He’s without a doubt the best defensive shortstop in the league and he was a huge reason our pitching statistics were as good as they were last year. I know myself and the rest of the organization are happy to see him back and help us continue to build a championship roster.” Winnipeg now has 19 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Andy Armstrong IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson IF Keshawn Lynch OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the re-signing of infielder Keshawn Lynch . Lynch (first name pronounced KEE-shawn) played in 69 games for the club in 2024, batting .203 with six doubles, one triple, two home runs, and 26 runs batted in. Defensively, he spent time at five different positions (second base, third base, shortstop, left field, and centre field), committing just two errors in 159 total chances. The 28-year-old played for Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins in 2023 with the Cleburne Railroaders. Lynch appeared in 17 games, hitting .212 with three runs batted in and 11 runs scored. Chosen in the 14th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (Bradenton, Florida), Lynch spent three years in their system. The native of Lake Hamilton, Florida reached the Class-A level with the Kane County Cougars – then of the Midwest League – in 2019. Lynch has compiled a career .230 batting average with 43 doubles, six triples, six home runs, and 106 RBIs in 313 games. “Keshawn was everyone’s favourite guy on the team last season,” said Watkins. “He brings energy everyday and keeps the clubhouse atmosphere where it needs to be. Beyond that, he’s got plenty of ability and was great when he got consistent opportunities last season. He can play most of the positions on the field at a high level which is invaluable, and we expect him to continue that this year.” Winnipeg now has 18 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson IF Keshawn Lynch OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

Photo Credit: Bryan Byerly/University of Utah WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of former Baseball Canada Junior National Team member Will Sierra . Sierra was chosen by the New York Mets in the 28th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Polyvalente Édouard-Montpetit (Montréal, Québec) but chose not to sign. He was listed as Baseball America magazine’s 12th best high school player in Canada that year. The 25-year-old was a member of the junior national team from 2015-17 and represented Canada at the 2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Sierra went on to attend Chipola College (Marianna, Florida), Yavapai College (Prescott, Arizona), Washington State University (Pullman, Washington), and New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, New Mexico). Over the 2021 and 2022 seasons with Washington State, Sierra appeared in 27 contests – mostly in relief. He compiled a 3-2 record and a 5.60 earned-run-average with one save. The Montréal, Québec native will make his professional debut with the Goldeyes and would become the 77th Canadian to play for the club since its inception in 1994, and the sixth Quebecer. “Will is a young guy with a live arm,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “We were made aware of him after his performance at a Tread Athletics workout. Once we saw video, we decided to make him a priority to be one of our young arms this year. Guys with good stuff are hard to find and if he can grow with the help of (pitching coach) Mark Brewer this year, he’s fully capable of competing in this league.” Winnipeg now has 17 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge RHP Will Sierra LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Monday of catcher Kevin García . García saw action in 39 contests in 2024, hitting .188 with six doubles, one home run, and nine runs batted in. The 32-year-old rejoined the Goldeyes last year after spending the previous three seasons in the Mexican League with the Pericos de Puebla, the Acereros de Monclova, and the Aguila de Veracruz. García played 127 games for Winnipeg over the 2018 and 2019 seasons, combing for a .246 batting average with 18 doubles, five home runs, and 51 RBIs. His 2018 campaign was cut short by a knee injury suffered June 30 – at a time when he had thrown out a league-leading 50% of the baserunners attempting to steal against him. Hailing from Calexico, California, García was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 30th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, California). He spent two seasons in the Blue Jays’ system before signing with the Minnesota Twins in 2016. In four seasons in the affiliated minors, García hit .250 with two home runs and 54 RBIs. In addition to catching, he has played all four infield positions in his career. “We’re excited to get Kevin back,” said manager Logan Watkins . “He has a long history with the organization and is a good veteran presence in the clubhouse. We will look for him to be a leader and hopefully have a strong and healthy season for us.” Winnipeg now has 16 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez C Kevin García IF Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

Photo Credit: Rob Lynn/Altoona Curve WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed starting pitcher Aaron Shortridge . Shortridge was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, California). He played five seasons in their system, reaching the Class-AAA level on two occasions. The 27-year-old spent the majority of last season with the Class-AAA International League’s Indianapolis Indians, where he posted a 3-4 record with a 5.18 earned run average in 12 appearances. In 2023, Shortridge went 11-8 in 27 starts for the Class-AA Eastern League’s Altoona Curve, with a pair of complete games. The native of Santa Rosa, California has compiled a career record of 28-23 with a 4.07 ERA in 96 games (87 starts). His strikeouts per nine innings rate is 7.6 and his strikeout to walk ratio is 2.65. “This is a big pickup for us,” said manager Logan Watkins . “Aaron has shown throughout his career that he’s a highly successful starting pitcher. He’s played at the higher affiliated levels and has always been effective. He will only strengthen what is already a solid starting rotation.” Winnipeg now has 15 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26. 2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings OF Evan Alexander IF Edwin Arroyo RHP Landen Bourassa IF Ramón Bramasco IF Dayson Croes OF Roby Enríquez IF Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski LHP Mitchell Lambson OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba RHP Aaron Shortridge LHP Tasker Strobel OF Braxton Turner RHP Ryder Yakel The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.