2019 Sacramento River Cats roster announced

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats have announced their Opening Day roster in anticipation of the start of their 20th season in Sacramento. The roster features an exciting mix of returning fan-favorites like Austin Slater, Tyler Beede, Ty Blach and Stephen Vogt, prospects Shaun Anderson and Aramis Garcia, and thrilling newcomers Anthony García, Zach Green, and Mike Gerber, among others.
Pitchers (13): Shaun Anderson, Tyler Beede, Ty Blach, Ray Black, Sam Coonrod, Enderson Franco, Williams Jerez, Chase, Johnson, Derek Law, Steven Okert, Tyler Rogers, Andrew Suárez, and Pat Venditte.
Catchers (3): Ronnie Freeman, Aramis Garcia, and Stephen Vogt.
Infielders (6):Abiatal Avelino, Zach Green, Ryder Jones, Levi Michael, Donovan Solano, and Breyvic Valera.
Outfielders (5): Anthony Garcia, Mike Gerber, Henry Ramos, Austin Slater, and Mike Yastrzemski. 
The River Cats open 2019 regular season play on Thursday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. at Raley Field against the visiting Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners). The active roster will be reduced to 25 before the first regular season game.
Fans can get their first look at the 2019 River Cats when they play a scrimmage against the Advanced Class-A San Jose Giants on April 1 at Raley Field. First pitch for the scrimmage is set for 6:05 p.m.
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About the Sacramento River Cats
The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the River Cats' 20th season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). The only place to guarantee official River Cats tickets is at www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.