Goldeyes acquire Yakel

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired right-handed pitcher Ryder Yakel. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

March 8, 2024

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired right-handed pitcher Ryder Yakel.

Yakel (pronounced YAY-kel) was obtained from the Frontier League’s New York Boulders in exchange for a player to be named later.

The 26-year-old appeared in 23 games for the Boulders last season, posting a 1-0 record with a 3.60 earned run average and one save.

A native of Garden City, Kan., Yakel has compiled a 5-1 record with a 4.75 ERA in 63 appearances over three professional campaigns – all in the Frontier League.

“Ryder is a guy who has been a consistent arm in the Frontier League and was hungry for an opportunity to jump to the American Association,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. “You will probably see him as a multi-inning reliever and someone who bridges from the starter to our later inning guys. His role will be an important one and I love that he’s hungry and focused on being a big piece for us this season.”

Winnipeg now has 16 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1.

2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings

IF Andy Armstrong

IF Edwin Arroyo

RHP Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.)

RHP Justin Courtney

IF Dayson Croes

RHP Colton Eastman

C Rob Emery

OF Adam Hall (London, Ont.)

OF Ryan Holgate

RHP Marshall Kasowski

RHP Zac Reininger

LHP Travis Seabrooke (Peterborough, Ont.)

OF Miles Simington

RHP Joey Steele

LHP Tasker Strobel

RHP Ryder Yakel

The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park.