Nationals Outfielder Joey Wiemer Etches His Name Into MLB History Books

On Monday, all eyes were on Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer. With a lineup featuring two All-Stars, a fifth-place NL Rookie of the Year finisher and multiple former top prospects, it's strange to think that a player who was claimed off waivers this offseason after being designated for assignment was commanding that type of attention.

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