Strobel rejoins Goldeyes
Left-hander Tasker Strobel is returning to the Winnipeg Goldeyes. He served as the closer for the club in 2022. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes
February 26, 2024
By Jason Young
Winnipeg Goldeyes
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed left-handed pitcher Tasker Strobel.
Strobel 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. The 28-year-old finished the season with a 2-3 record and a 3.42 earned run average in 53 appearances and represented the Goldeyes at the All-Star Game in Rosemont, Ill.
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 8-14 with a 4.51 ERA and 31 saves. He has averaged just under one strikeout per inning pitched.
“Having the opportunity to bring Tasker back to Winnipeg is a win-win situation for all of us,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. “Tasker loved his time in Winnipeg and although I wasn’t with the team then, I’m sure the organization and fans loved having him. He’s excited to help us win a championship and is as determined as ever.”
Winnipeg now has 14 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
LHP Tasker Strobel
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.