Bourassa returns to Winnipeg Goldeyes for sixth season

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed right-hander Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.). Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

February 27, 2026

By Brian Finlayson

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed Canadian right-handed starting pitcher Landen Bourassa, returning for his sixth season in Winnipeg.

Bourassa made 15 starts in 2025 and posted a 6-6 record with a 4.20 earned run average over 85 2/3 innings.

The Lethbridge, Alta., native has spent his entire professional career as a member of the Goldeyes after signing in 2021. In the years since, he has become a fan-favourite and has established himself as one of the most consistent starting arms in the franchise’s history.

In his 74 starts for the Goldeyes, which rank fifth in team history, Bourassa has compiled a 34-24 record with a 4.13 ERA to go along with 301 strikeouts. His 442 innings pitched are also posted in the Goldeyes record books, ranking fifth all-time.

He arrived in Winnipeg after spending four seasons (2018-21) with the University of San Francisco Dons. In his collegiate career, he tallied a 16-9 record with a 2.93 ERA and 144 strikeouts across 196 2/3 innings.

Bourassa is the fifth Canadian signed by the Goldeyes this offseason, joining T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ont.), Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ont.), James Bradwell (North Vancouver, B.C.), and Bryce Arnold (Hamilton, Ont.).

“Re-signing Landen is one of the biggest moves of the off-season for us,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins. “With him dealing with some sickness last year, he never really got his momentum for the season, but he went and had a great winter in Australia. He will once again be our opening day starter and be one of the top pitchers in the entire league in 2026.”

Winnipeg now has 22 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

IF/OF Bryce Arnold

RHP Landen Bourassa

RHP Luke Boyd

RHP James Bradwell

IF Ramón Bramasco

RHP Derrick Cherry

IF/OF Mason Dobie

RHP Arij Fransen

C Kevin García

RHP Ben Kowalski

LHP Mitchell Lambson

LHP Weston Lombard

IF Keshawn Lynch

OF Noah Marcelo

RHP Noah Millikan

OF Max Murphy

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, Wis. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.