On Monday, August 11 the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks made a move to help bolster the team.
The RedHawks traded for All-Star Catcher Erik Ostberg from the Milwaukee Milkmen. In exchange for Ostberg, Fargo-Moorhead sent Alec Olund and three players to be named later/future considerations.
Ostberg leads all American Association catchers this season in batting average (.309), home runs (16), runs batted in (54) and on-base percentage (.407). A native of Florence, Massachusetts, Ostberg was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2017 MLB Draft and spent six seasons in the Rays system before joining the Milkmen in 2024.
In 97 games last season, he slashed .311/.386/.503 with 12 home runs and 62 RBIs. Ostberg will be available for the RedHawks beginning on Tuesday night when they begin a nine game home stand at Newman Outdoor Field.
