Goldeyes Add Canadian Reliever Saul
Published on April 2, 2026 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Pitcher Eli Saul with the Hillsboro Hops
(Winnipeg Goldeyes, Credit: Howard Lao/Hillsboro Hops)
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Thursday the signing of right-handed Canadian relief pitcher Eli Saul.
The Vancouver, British Columbia native split the 2025 season between the Hillsboro Hops of the Class-A Advanced Northwest League and the Double-A Texas League's Amarillo Sod Poodles. He compiled a 5-3 record with a 4.74 earned run average in 62.2 innings pitched over 53 appearances.
Saul was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 29th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Prince of Wales Secondary School (Vancouver, British Columbia) but opted to attend college. He was selected a second time by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 13th round in 2022 after three seasons at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento, California).
Over four seasons in the Diamondbacks' chain, the 24-year-old went 8-8 with a 4.94 ERA and eight saves in 136 games.
"We're excited to add another talented Canadian player to our roster," said Goldeyes Skipper Logan Watkins. "Eli brings plenty of affiliated experience and a really strong arm. We expect him to be one of our power arms out of the bullpen and potentially a late-inning, high-leverage guy for us. I'm looking forward to seeing him throw in person and to seeing what he can do for our organization in 2026."
Saul is the sixth Canadian on the Goldeyes' roster, joining Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alberta), James Bradwell (North Vancouver, British Columbia), Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ontario), Adam Hall (Lucan, Ontario) and T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ontario).
Winnipeg now has 25 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3.
2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings
RHP Landen Bourassa
RHP Luke Boyd
RHP James Bradwell
IF Ramón Bramasco
RHP Derrick Cherry
RHP James Colyer
IF Ray-Patrick Didder
IF/OF Mason Dobie
RHP Arij Fransen
C Kevin García
OF Adam Hall
LHP Ryo Kohigashi
LHP Mitchell Lambson
LHP Weston Lombard
IF Keshawn Lynch
OF Noah Marcelo
RHP Noah Millikan
OF Max Murphy
RHP Eli Saul
IF T.J. Schofield-Sam
LHP Tasker Strobel
RHP Willian Suárez
OF Jiandido Tromp
LHP Kevin Vaupel
LHP Quinn Waterhouse
The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team's official website Goldeyes.com.
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 Pitcher Eli Saul with the Hillsboro Hops (Howard Lao/Hillsboro Hops) |
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