The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of North York, Ontario native and former National Team member Trevor Brigden.
Brigden is a right-handed relief pitcher who has spent much of the past four seasons at the Class-AAA level with the International League’s Durham Bulls.
The 29-year-old was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Okanagan College (Kelowna, British Columbia). Bridgen made his professional debut later that year and pitched five seasons in the Rays’ system.
Brigden posted a 3-1 record with Durham in 2024, along with a 7.64 earned run average and one save. He appeared in 85 games for the Bulls from 2021-2024, going 8-6 with a 5.09 ERA and three saves.
Representing Canada at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Brigden saw action in two contests, pitching an inning and one third of hitless relief while recording three strikeouts.
“Trevor will be one of our most experienced guys on the entire roster”, said skipper Logan Watkins. “He has a lot of Triple-A affiliated experience along with playing for the Canadian National Team so he will almost certainly be a huge part of our bullpen this season. Guys of his calibre are not easy to acquire so this is definitely one of the signings I hope the organization and fans are most excited about.”
Winnipeg now has 24 players under contract for the 2025 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins April 26.
2025 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings
OF Evan Alexander
IF Andy Armstrong
IF Edwin Arroyo
RHP Landen Bourassa
IF Ramón Bramasco
RHP Trevor Brigden
RHP Derrick Cherry
IF Dayson Croes
RHP Juan Echevarría
OF Roby Enríquez
C Kevin García
IF Jake Guenther
RHP Tylor Jans
RHP Marshall Kasowski
LHP Mitchell Lambson
IF Keshawn Lynch
OF Max Murphy
OF Tanner O’Tremba
RHP Marcel Rentería
RHP Aaron Shortridge
RHP Will Sierra
LHP Tasker Strobel
OF Braxton Turner
RHP Ryder Yakel
The Goldeyes will open the 2025 campaign Thursday, May 8 against the Railroaders in Cleburne, Texas. The Home Opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Milwaukee Milkmen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For information about 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team’s official website Goldeyes.com.