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Giants Trade For Ex-Top 100 Prospect, Giving Up No Players in Return

Giants Trade For Ex-Top 100 Prospect, Giving Up No Players in Return

Summary

The San Francisco Giants acquired 26-year-old outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins without trading any players. Wiemer, once a top prospect, will join the Giants' Major League roster with hopes of improving his performance.

Key Facts

  • The San Francisco Giants traded for Joey Wiemer just before a contract deadline.
  • Joey Wiemer was initially drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020.
  • Wiemer was a highly ranked prospect, listed as No. 90 by MLB Pipeline and No. 65 by Baseball Prospectus in 2023.
  • In his 2023 rookie season, Wiemer struggled with a .283 on-base percentage but hit 13 home runs and 19 doubles.
  • Before joining the Giants, Wiemer had short stays with the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals.
  • The Giants acquired Wiemer in exchange for cash, not players.
  • Wiemer lacks minor league options, so the Giants must keep him on their main roster.
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