Catcher Kevin Garcia rejoined the Winnipeg Goldeyes for the 2024 season

The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed the holder Kevin Garcia for the 2024 season.

Garcia is a familiar name to Winnipeg baseball fans, having previously spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons with the Goldeneyes.

The 31-year-old California native rejoins the Fishes after spending the last three seasons in the Mexican league with Pericos de Puebla, Acereros de Monclova and Aguila de Veracruz.

Garcia played 127 games for Winnipeg during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, posting a .246 batting average with 18 doubles, five home runs and 51 runs scored. His 2018 campaign was cut short by a knee injury he suffered on June 30. when he threw out a league-leading 50% of steals attempted against him.

“Kevin is excited to be back in Winnipeg and be a part of this team,” said the Goldeyes manager. Logan Watkins. “Adding a guy with his experience will be a huge asset to our pitching staff and our clubhouse. Between him and Rob Emery, I feel good about our catching situation and I'm sure our pitchers will be happy to have catchers they trust behind the plate.”

Winnipeg currently has 20 players under contract through the 2024 season.