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2d ago

Nationals Claim Joey Wiemer Off Waivers From Giants

The 26-year-old outfielder offers plus defense, past power, added depth for Washington.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: A San Francisco Giants baseball cap on the dugout stairs during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The club confirmed the waiver claim Monday, placing Wiemer on the Nationals’ 40-man roster, which now stands at 40.
  • San Francisco had designated Wiemer for assignment, making the former Brewers prospect available to be claimed.
  • Wiemer has appeared in 180 MLB games with the Brewers, Reds and Marlins, posting a .205/.279/.359 line with 16 home runs and 12 steals.
  • He has played all three outfield positions with most innings in center field and has recorded seven Outs Above Average in nearly 1,250 innings.
  • Since 2023 his 12 fielding run value ranks 13th among National League outfielders with at least 1,000 innings, and he hit 13 home runs as a rookie in 2023.