Nationals Claim Outfielder Joey Wiemer Off Waivers From Giants

The Washington Nationals have claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer, 26, off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, adding depth to their 40-man roster. Wiemer has played 180 MLB games over three seasons with the Brewers, Reds, and Marlins, posting a career .205/.279/.359 slash line with 21 doubles, 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. He saw significant time in 2023 with Milwaukee, hitting 13 homers in 132 games. Defensively, Wiemer has played all three outfield positions, primarily center field, recording seven outs above average and a fielding run value of 12 since 2023.