The Reds traded Wiemer and Jonathan India to the Royals on Friday in exchange for Brady Singer.
Wiemer went just 4-for-26 with nine strikeouts in 21 big-league games played between Milwaukee and Cincinnati last season. His performance in the minors wasn't great either, as he slashed .189/.277/.226 in 119 plate appearances with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate after being traded at the deadline. Once regarded as a top prospect in the Brewers' farm system, the 25-year-old Wiemer will look to turn things around with the Royals, though he will likely report to Triple-A Omaha.
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Reds' Joey Wiemer: Heads back to minors
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The Reds optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Wiemer was with the big club for a few days while Will Benson was on paternity leave, but Wiemer will now head back to the minors with Benson back in the fold. During his brief time with the Reds, Wiemer drew a walk in his lone plate appearance.
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Reds' Joey Wiemer: Called up to big leagues
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The Reds recalled Wiemer from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Acquired Monday as part of the deal that sent right-hander Frankie Montas to Milwaukee, Wiemer will get the chance to make his Reds debut as he joins the team ahead of its series finale with the Giants. Wiemer likely won't be in line for a long-term stay in Cincinnati, however, as fellow outfielder Will Benson (personal) was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move and will be away from the team for only 1-to-3 games. The 25-year-old Wiemer has spent the bulk of the season at the Triple-A level, slashing .230/.371/.340 with three home runs and seven stolen bases in 55 games between Nashville and Louisville.
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Reds' Joey Wiemer: Headed to Cincy
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The Reds acquired Wiemer, right-hander Jakob Junis and cash considerations from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for right-hander Frankie Montas, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Wiemer will get a new opportunity with Cincinnati after struggling to break through with the Brewers. The outfielder has compiled a .224 average with three home runs, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored and six stolen bases over 236 plate appearances in 53 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. Wiemer will likely report to Triple-A Louisville with his new organization.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Optioned Sunday
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The Brewers optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
With infielder Oliver Dunn being called up in a corresponding move, Wiemer will head to Nashville less than a week after returning from a stint on the injured list due to a knee injury. Wiemer has gone 4-for-26 at the dish in his 19 games this season with the Brewers.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Returns from injured list
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The Brewers activated Wiemer (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Wiemer has missed most of May with a left knee strain but is ready to roll after a brief rehab assignment. He will provide outfield depth for the Brewers and could draw the occasional start against left-handers.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Begins rehab assignment
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Wiemer (knee) went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his first rehab game with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
Wiemer has been out since early May with a left knee strain but has made enough progress to test things out in a game setting. Because he hasn't missed much time, Wiemer's rehab assignment shouldn't last more than a few days.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: No structural damage in knee
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Wiemer was diagnosed with a strained popliteus muscle in his left knee Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Wiemer added that the results of his MRI revealed no ligament damage. The 25-year-old outfielder fell awkwardly during Friday's win over the Cubs and landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, though it doesn't seem like he will be in line for a long-term IL stint.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Lands on IL
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The Brewers placed Wiemer (knee) on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Wiemer left Friday's game against the Cubs after his left knee buckled while fielding a ball in the bottom of the eighth inning, and he will undergo an MRI on Saturday, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. With Wiemer moved to the IL, Milwaukee called up Andruw Monasterio from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Promoted Sunday
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The Brewers recalled Wiemer from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
The 25-year-old failed to make Milwaukee's Opening Day roster but is being called up Sunday as outfield depth since Christian Yelich (back) is banged up. Wiemer will start in left field Sunday could split playing time there with Blake Perkins field should Yelich end up on the injured list.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Fails to make Opening Day roster
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The Brewers optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
The Brewers are loaded with outfielders even with Sal Frelick slated to spend some time in the infield, and Wiemer ultimately wasn't able to make the team. The 25-year-old will be given regular at-bats with Nashville.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Fine after early removal
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Wiemer was not injured during Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox despite leaving the game early, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Wiemer was shaken up a bit on a play near the outfield wall in the third inning and walked into the Brewers' clubhouse with a trainer after striking out in the top of the fourth, but his removal doesn't appear to have been injury-related. Wiemer was scheduled to make an early exit from the game anyway in order to travel to Las Vegas for Milwaukee's upcoming exhibition game against the Athletics. The 25-year-old outfielder has struggled to get going at the plate this spring, managing just four hits in 23 at-bats while striking out nine times.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Leaves game with apparent injury
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Wiemer was removed from Thursday's game versus the White Sox with an apparent injury, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Wiemer struck out swinging in the top of the fourth inning in his second plate appearance of the day and then was seen walking with a trainer to the clubhouse before being removed. The Brewers should have more information on Wiemer's condition shortly.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Cracks roster for NL WC Series
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Wiemer is part of the Brewers' roster for their NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Wiemer finished out the regular season with Triple-A Nashville, but the Brewers have opted to carry seven different outfielders into this best-of-three series versus Arizona. The 24-year-old could serve as a late-inning defensive replacement or maybe even a pinch-hitting option against lefties. He posted an .815 OPS against southpaws this year at the MLB level.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Sent back to Triple-A
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Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Wiemer operated as Milwaukee's primary center fielder earlier this season, but he's worked in a reserve role of late and has a .483 OPS in 61 at-bats since the start of August. Blake Perkins (oblique) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Dealing with laceration in mouth
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Wiemer sustained a laceration in his mouth on a collision during Sunday's game against the Yankees, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Wiemer entered Sunday's matchup as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the ninth inning and went 1-for-1 with a double, a run and an RBI in the extra-innings loss. He sustained his injury during an outfield collision, but it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against Miami.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Playing time trending down
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Wiemer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Wiemer has operated as Milwaukee's primary center fielder for most of the season, but he'll sit Sunday for the sixth time in the past eight games, with both of those starts coming against left-handed pitchers. It appears the 24-year-old will now have to settle for a spot on the small side of a platoon in center field. Sal Frelick is dealing with a hamstring injury, so it'll be Christian Yelich, Tyrone Taylor and Mark Canha starting from left to right in the outfield.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Sitting Saturday
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Wiemer isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox.
Wiemer is 8-for-27 (.296) with three RBI since the beginning of August and will catch a breather Saturday. Sal Frelick will shift to center field in Wiemer's absence, allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right field and bat ninth.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Returns to lineup
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Wiemer (illness) is starting in center field and batting ninth Friday against the White Sox.
A stomach bug prevented Wiemer from playing Wednesday against the Rockies, but the issue seems to have subsided. The 24-year-old outfielder is slashing .304/.360/.348 with three RBI and two runs scored since the beginning of August.
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Brewers' Joey Wiemer: Will get breather
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Wiemer is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
Wiemer has done a fair amount of hitting in recent weeks, but he has not handled right-handers well all season, and he will be held out Monday with righty Peter Lambert on the mound for the Rockies. Sal Frelick will man center field in Wiemer's place.
