CBL's Guelph Royals re-sign Deans

The Canadian Baseball League’s Guelph Royals have re-signed right-hander Brandon Deans (Mississauga, Ont.). Photo: Guelph Royals

February 13, 2026

Official Guelphs Royals News Release

GUELPH, ONT. - The Guelph Royals have re-signed right-handed pitcher Brandon Deans.

Deans, 24, returns for his fifth season with the Royals, making him the longest-serving pitcher on the staff.

In his first four seasons with the team, the 6-foot-4 righty has a lifetime ERA of 4.10, with 201 strikeouts in 145 innings.

The Mississauga, Ont., native was at his best in the 2025 playoffs for the Royals, throwing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Deans said he is excited to return to the Royal City.

“I'm incredibly grateful and excited to be back in the Royal City for another season. This group is something special and I can't wait to battle together and bring a championship back home to Guelph."

Royals assistant general manager Ryan Eakin said Deans is an integral part of the Royals pitching staff.

"We are super happy to have Brandon back. I have always loved his energy on the mound, how electric his stuff can be when he is on his game, and his ability to start and come out of the bullpen. He was unhittable down the stretch for us last summer. I truly think he can be an All-Star in this league."