Goldeyes Finalize 2016 Roster
May 17, 2016 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes finalized their 2016 Opening Night roster on Tuesday afternoon.
The Goldeyes will carry 23 players (the American Association maximum for 2016) when the regular season officially begins Thursday night against the Joplin Blasters at Joe Becker Stadium.
Catcher Justin Marra and right-handed pitcher Kevin Becker-Menditto cleared waivers Tuesday, and are now free agents. Additionally, the Goldeyes placed left-handed pitcher Trevor Lubking on the disabled list. Prior to Tuesday's transactions, the Goldeyes' spring training roster stood at 26 active players.
Veteran right-handed pitcher Mikey O'Brien is scheduled to pitch Thursday's season opener.
2016 Winnipeg Goldeyes Opening Night Roster
OF Reggie Abercrombie
LHP Kyle Anderson
RHP Edwin Carl
RHP Zach Dando
IF Wes Darvill
SS Maikol Gonzalez
IF Casio Grider
OF Adam Heisler
IF Ridge Hoopii-Haslam
LHP Trevor Lubking (disabled list)
LHP Kevin McGovern
RHP Cameron McVey
C Tanner Murphy
RHP Mikey O'Brien
RHP Jailen Peguero
RHP Dylan Rheault
1B Jacob Rogers
OF David Rohm
OF Josh Romanski
RHP Brandon Shimo
RHP Eric Sim
LHP Conor Spink
C Carlton Tanabe
RHP Duke von Schamann
The Winnipeg Goldeyes open the 2016 season on Thursday, May 19th at Joplin. All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
The Goldeyes' 2016 home opener is scheduled for Monday, May 30th versus the Sioux Falls Canaries. Individual tickets for all home games at Shaw Park are on sale now by calling 1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting ticketmaster.ca For information regarding season tickets, 10-Game Mini Packs, or group outings, call the Goldeyes' office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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