Goldeyes Re-Sign Veteran Didder
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Wednesday of infielder Ray-Patrick Didder.
Didder suited up for 85 games for the Goldeyes in 2025 and hit .199 with 10 home runs and 20 runs batted in while also playing strong defensively, primarily at second base.
Didder was signed as an international free agent by the Atlanta Braves at the age of 18 and made his professional debut with their Dominican Summer League entry in 2013. He played seven seasons in Atlanta’s system, reaching the Class-AA level on two occasions with the Southern League’s Mississippi Braves.
In the years since his professional debut with the Braves organization, the 31-year-old has spent time in the affiliated ranks of the Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, and San Diego Padres, reaching Class-AAA twice with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (MIA, 2022) and El Paso Chihuahuas (SDP, 2023).
In 11 seasons in the minor leagues, Didder compiled a .235 batting average, with 133 doubles, 42 triples, 58 home runs, and 351 runs batted in. He has also swiped 241 bases.
On the international stage, Didder, a native of Oranjestad, Aruba, has represented the Netherlands several times and will be suiting up to represent them in the 2026 World Baseball Classic alongside Goldeyes pitcher Arij Fransen and former Goldeyes Dayson Croes (2023-24) and Juan Carlos Sulbaran (2018). The Netherlands kick off their tournament on Friday, March 6, against Venezuela.
“I am happy we are bringing Ray-Patrick back for another season,” said Goldeyes field boss Logan Watkins. “He's one of the most gifted players in the league in terms of ability, and he's motivated to come back and prove that. He was off to a great start last season before he dislocated a finger and then never really got momentum back once he was healthy. I think this year he will be coming into the season with a point to prove and show what he's capable of.”
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 Ray-Patrick Didder
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, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
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