Giants Cut Ties with Former Top-100 Prospect After Brief Stint
Summary
The San Francisco Giants have ended their association with outfielder Joey Wiemer by designating him for assignment. Wiemer had been traded to the Giants from the Miami Marlins but might not play for the team as he now has to clear waivers or become a free agent.Key Facts
- Joey Wiemer was traded to the San Francisco Giants on November 21, 2023, from the Miami Marlins.
- The Giants gave cash considerations to the Marlins in exchange for Wiemer.
- Wiemer was recently designated for assignment, meaning other teams can claim him before he potentially becomes a free agent.
- Before joining the Giants, Wiemer played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Miami Marlins.
- He was once ranked as the No. 90 prospect in baseball and No. 3 in the Brewers organization.
- Wiemer played well defensively but struggled with hitting, recording a .645 OPS in 132 games.
- Wiemer has no minor-league options left, which affects his chances of staying on a team's main roster.
- If he clears waivers, Wiemer could join the Giants' Triple-A team or seek a contract with a different team.
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