WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Tuesday of left-handed relief pitcher Tasker Strobel . In his return to the club last season, Strobel appeared in 39 contests and posted a 4-3 record with a 3.76 earned run average and a 2.50 strikeout to walk ratio. The 29-year-old served as the Goldeyes’ closer in 2022. His 21 saves that season ranked second in the American Association and were tied for the fourth-most in club history. He finished the season with a 2-3 record and a 3.42 ERA in 53 appearances and represented the Goldeyes at the All-Star Game in Rosemont, Illinois. A native of Avon, Indiana, Strobel pitched for the Gary SouthShore RailCats in 2019 and 2021 and split the 2023 campaign between the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Kane County Cougars, and the Atlantic League’s York Revolution. Overall, Strobel’s career record stands at 12-17 with a 4.35 ERA and 31 saves. He has averaged 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. “We’re obviously excited to bring Tasker back,” said manager Logan Watkins . “He’s coming off one of, if not the best year of his career and he takes a lot of pride in wearing the Goldeyes uniform and he will play a huge role in our bullpen once again.” Winnipeg now has ten 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 Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba LHP Tasker Strobel 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 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.

WINNIPEG, MB – Outfielder Max Murphy will be returning for a fifth season with the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The announcement was made during the annual Princess Auto/Goldeyes Kids Winter Skills Camp at Home Run Sports Training Centre, at which Murphy was an instructor. Murphy hit .289 with 20 doubles, 17 home runs, and 73 runs batted in in 2024, leading the club in the latter two categories. One of the most prolific run producers in the American Association, Murphy was named the league’s Player of the Year following the 2022 campaign. The 32-year-old has been named to multiple mid-season and post-season All-Star teams during his time in the league, which has spanned seven seasons and 599 games. Murphy’s 116 home runs rank fifth in league history. The native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota has hit .287 over his professional career, with 159 home runs, 236 doubles, and 674 RBIs. A right-handed hitter and fielder, Murphy was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round in 2014 out of Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois). He earned All-Star accolades twice during his time with the Twins and garnered a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove award in 2017. Murphy reached the Triple-A level with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019. “Max Murphy is an all-time great player in this league and one of the best to ever wear a Goldeyes uniform,” said manager Logan Watkins . “He continues to put up great numbers and he gives us an offensive threat in the middle of our lineup that is almost impossible to find. I expect Murph to keep adding to a fantastic career in 2025.” Winnipeg now has nine 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 Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski OF Max Murphy OF Tanner O’Tremba 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 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below. 

Photo Credit: Lake Erie Crushers  WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday the acquisition and signing of first baseman Jake Guenther . Guenther was obtained from the Frontier League’s Lake Erie Crushers November 20 in exchange for a player to be named later The 27-year-old hit .272 for the Crushers last season, with 16 doubles, four home runs, and 37 runs batted in. Guenther was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas). After one season in the Rays’ system, Guenther was signed by the Texas Rangers, with whom he played two seasons at the Class-A Advanced level with the South Atlantic League’s Hickory Crawdads. The native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin batted .344 for the Pioneer League’s Missoula PaddleHeads in 2023, with eight home runs and 77 RBIs. “Jake is a guy I’ve had on my radar for a while,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . “He was at TCU when I was with Cleburne, so he was someone we considered signing but it didn’t end up happening. I’m happy to see he’s had a successful start to his professional career and our paths are finally crossing in Winnipeg. Fans should expect a plus defender coupled with a good, competitive approach at the plate.” Winnipeg now has eight 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 Jake Guenther RHP Marshall Kasowski OF Tanner O’Tremba 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 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets or complete and submit the form below.