Dodgers Sign 6-Year Veteran Pitcher Away from Astros
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Jordan Weems, a pitcher with experience on several major league teams, to a minor-league deal. Weems, who played for the Braves and Astros last season, will join the Dodgers for spring training along with other non-roster pitchers.Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher Jordan Weems to a minor-league contract.
- Weems is a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher with six years of experience in Major League Baseball.
- Last season, he played for both the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.
- Weems appeared in four games for the Astros, allowing seven earned runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- In his major league career, Weems has a 5.51 ERA and has struck out 161 batters in 160 innings.
- Weems has also played for the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Washington Nationals.
- He is one of several non-roster pitchers invited to the Dodgers' spring training.
- Weems may start the season in Triple-A if he does not make the Dodgers' opening day roster.
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