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The Chicago White Sox have added some more outfield depth. According to Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network, the franchise has signed Joey Wiemer to a minor league contract.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

White Sox sign ex-Nationals outfielder to minor league contract

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Joey Wiemer, according to Chicago Sports Network and MLB.com’s Scott Merkin.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

White Sox, Joey Wiemer Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox are in agreement with outfielder Joey Wiemer on a minor league contract, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. He’ll report to Triple-A Charlotte as non-roster depth.

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Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Nationals Place Joey Wiemer On Release Waivers

The Nationals announced Wednesday that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been placed on unconditional release waivers. Assuming he clears, he’ll be a free agent in 48 hours.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 31

Nationals Infielder Takes Home MLB's First Play of the Week Honor

It has been a great start to the season for the Washington Nationals. Not only did they go into Wrigley Field and take two out of three from the Chicago Cubs, but they turned around and won the first contest of their three-game road set against the Philadelphia Phillies in decisive fashion.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties Carlos Delgado’s MLB record after challenge saves streak, gets Rob Thomson ejected

The Washington Nationals have gotten out to a surprising 3-1 start to begin their 2026 campaign. Outfielder Joey Wiemer deserves a lot of credit for Washington’s early run.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 31

Historic streak ends for Nationals' outfielder

Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer's historic streak ended Monday against the Phillies.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 30

The Washington Nationals demolish the Phillies in a 13-2 beat down

It was a beatdown at Citizens Bank Park, but for the first time in a while, the Nats were the ones delivering the beating. They destroyed the Phillies in a 13-2 blowout.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 30

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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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 30

Unlikely Nationals Player Makes Franchise History During First Series of Season

The Washington Nationals enter their second series of the season with something almost nobody in the fanbase and around the baseball world expected: a winning record.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / March 30

The Nats Look To Keep Good Times Rolling Into 3 Game Set In Philly

After getting knocked around Saturday to the tune of a 10-2 loss, the 2026 Nats showed a level of resilience hardly ever shown by the 2025 club, taking command early thanks to a 3-run shot by Joey Wiemer to defeat the Cubs 6-3 and win their first opening series since 2018.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 30

Who is Joey Wiemer and where did the new Washington Nationals hero come from?

The Washington Nationals have a new superstar, and his name is Joey Wiemer. Okay, that might be a bit much, but the outfielder has made quite the first impression for Nats fans.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 30

Joey Wiemer, Nats look to stay hot, keep Phillies cold

Joey Wiemer's first week with the Washington Nationals couldn't be going much better. Fresh off two strong performances during the season's opening weekend, Wiemer leads the Nationals into Monday's opener of a three-game series at the Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / March 29

Joey Wiemer continues perfect start to get Nationals over Cubs

Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered while Jake Irvin struck out seven to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Wiemer continued his torrid start to the season as he was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / March 26

Newcomer Joey Wiemer helps Nationals roll past Cubs

Joey Wiemer, Jacob Young and Brady House homered and the bullpen provided 5 1/3 innings of one-run relief to boost the visiting Washington Nationals to a 10-4 Opening Day victory against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 6

2025 Transactions: Nationals Claim Wiemer, Orioles Add Noel

Now that the holidays are past, it’s crunch time in the 2025-26 offseason. With a little over a month until Spring Training begins, teams are starting to fill out what their rosters will look like for February.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 5

Nationals Could Try to Trade From Outfield Surplus Following Latest Addition

The Washington Nationals made a surprising move on Monday when they announced they claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers. That unit is easily the most loaded on their major league roster, and the addition of Wiemer came at a time when other areas have yet to be addressed.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 5

Former Reds Outfielder Claimed by Nationals

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Joey Wiemer is on the move again after being claimed by the Washington Nationals, according to Robert Murray of Fansided.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 22

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Traded to San Francisco Giants

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Joey Wiemer was traded from the Miami Marlins to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The Marlins designated him for assignment earlier in the week and then sent him to the Giants on Friday for cash.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Giants to acquire former top prospect Joey Wiemer from Marlins

The Giants are acquiring outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Marlins, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Miami designated the former top prospect for assignment earlier in the week when setting its roster ahead of the deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 1, 2025

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment by Royals

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Joey Wiemer was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The Reds sent Wiemer and Jonathan India to Kansas City in exchange for Brady Singer over the winter.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 3, 2025

Royals' Offseason Trade Acquisition Projected To Miss 2025 Opening Day Roster

The month of March may not count for the Major League Baseball standings, but it's a crucial time for hundreds of players across the sport. Every team currently has a handful of players fighting for inclusion on the Opening Day roster, and the Kansas City Royals are no exception.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23, 2024