Winnipeg Goldeyes sign Saul

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-hander Eli Saul (Vancouver, B.C.). Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

April 2, 2026

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed Canadian relief pitcher Eli Saul.

The Vancouver, B.C. native split the 2025 season between the Hillsboro Hops of the Class-A Advanced Northwest League and the double-A Texas League’s Amarillo Sod Poodles. He compiled a 5-3 record with a 4.74 earned run average in 62 2/3 innings pitched over 53 appearances.

Saul was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 29th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Prince of Wales Secondary School (Vancouver, B.C.) but opted to attend college. He was selected a second time by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 13th round in 2022 after three seasons at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento, Calif.).

Over four seasons in the Diamondbacks’ chain, the 24-year-old went 8-8 with a 4.94 ERA and eight saves in 136 games.

“We’re excited to add another talented Canadian player to our roster,” said Goldeyes Skipper Logan Watkins. “Eli brings plenty of affiliated experience and a really strong arm. We expect him to be one of our power arms out of the bullpen and potentially a late-inning, high-leverage guy for us. I’m looking forward to seeing him throw in person and to seeing what he can do for our organization in 2026.”

Saul is the sixth Canadian on the Goldeyes’ roster, joining Landen Bourassa (Lethbridge, Alta.), James Bradwell (North Vancouver, B.C.), Mason Dobie (Meaford, Ont.), Adam Hall (London, Ont.) and T.J. Schofield-Sam (Mississauga, Ont.).

Winnipeg now has 25 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3.