Goldeyes Add Shortstop and Reliever, Nathans Activated
July 5, 2018 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes made several transactions in advance of Thursday's series-opener at Fargo-Moorhead.
The Goldeyes signed infielder JJ Gould and right-handed pitcher Pete Perez. Veteran infielder Tucker Nathans has been activated from the Disabled List. Shortstop Andrew Sohn has been placed on the Inactive List, retroactive to July 4th. Right-handed pitcher JC Sulbaran has been placed on the Disabled List, retroactive to July 3rd. The Goldeyes also placed right-handed pitcher Calvin Drummond on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting his release.
Gould hit .237 in 30 games earlier this season for the St. Paul Saints with two home runs and 11 RBI. The Sarasota, Florida native was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 24th round in 2016, and reached the High-A Florida State League last year where he appeared in 61 games for the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Perez was 1-0 with 12 saves and a 2.86 ERA last year for the Frontier League's Florence Freedom. A native of Guam, Perez struck out 17 batters in 22.0 innings of work, and joins the Goldeyes with a lifetime 3.46 ERA in five professional seasons. Perez made five relief appearances earlier this year for the RedHawks.
Gould and Nathans are in tonight's starting lineup.
Sohn was injured in the eighth inning on Tuesday night at Sioux City. Drummond was 0-0 with a 6.38 ERA in 18.1 innings this season between the Goldeyes and the Texas AirHogs.
The Goldeyes open a four-game series against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks tonight at Newman Outdoor Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:02 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
The Goldeyes return home on Monday, July 9th when they host the Sioux Falls Canaries at Shaw Park. Tickets for all Goldeyes' home games are on sale now by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca/Goldeyes, or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the box office at Shaw Park.
For information regarding Winnipeg Goldeyes' season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group outings, call the Goldeyes' office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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