Nationals Place Outfielder on Release Waivers
The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on unconditional release waivers following the MLB Trade Deadline.
Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on unconditional release waivers, clearing up a spot on their 40-man roster. Wiemer, who made 32 appearances this season, contributed with three home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, and a .286 batting average. He began the year strongly with two home runs, four RBI, and a .615 average in early March, but his performance declined significantly afterward.
After a .133 average in May, he was sent to Triple-A Rochester, where he remained ineffective, posting a .196 average in 42 games. Wiemer's struggles continued, leading to his release from the Nationals. While there may be teams interested in claiming him off waivers, if he passes through unclaimed, he could become available as a free agent for a minor league deal.
Over his 212-career MLB games, Wiemer has managed 19 home runs, 66 RBI, and a .216 batting average across teams including the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and the Nationals.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
