Chris Roller optioned, Thyago Vieira designated for assignment to open up roster space The Brewers announced Monday afternoon that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been reinstated from the injured list and right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock has been recalled from Double-A Biloxi to make his MLB debut.
He had been scuffling at the time of his injury, with just four hits to his name in the majors this season, although those struggles came in a microscopic sample of just 24 trips to the plate.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of left knee discomfort. Wiemer slipped in left field during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 3-1 victory over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Corbin Martin sent back to Nashville before making an appearance The Brewers made a few tweaks to their roster this morning. Joey Wiemer, who left yesterday’s
Garrett Mitchell transferred to 60-day IL Joey Wiemer is back in the big leagues. The Milwaukee Brewers made a flurry of roster moves this morning, as they optioned Andruw Monasterio to Triple-A Nashville, assigned JB Bukauskas to the 15-day IL, transferred Garrett Mitchell to the 60-day IL, recalled Wiemer, and selected LHP Jared Koenig.
Unfortunately, neither of the two players most primed for a call-up have gotten off to hot starts on the terms most specifically important to them, although Tyler Black is hitting .304/.392/.435.
1. The Development Of Joey Wiemer Joey Wiemer was called up to the majors when Luis Urias injured his hamstring on Opening Day in 2023. He spent most of the season with Milwaukee, providing excellent defense in center field once Garrett Mitchell landed on the injured list after hurting his should...
Team continues to whittle down roster The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitcher Aaron Ashby to Triple-A Nashville. They’ve also reassigned infielder Christian Arroyo to minor league camp; Arroyo has an opt-out clause and can become a free agent.
In one way of viewing things, the challenge of hitting is a math problem. You're working against a clock, and that clock is only going to run a second or two, from the start of an opposing pitcher's windup to the pop of the catcher's mitt (if things get that far).
Only three outfield spots exist for Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer, Garrett Mitchell, Blake Perkins, and the recently extended Jackson Chourio.
Wiemer’s fidgety mechanics and jumpiness were his undoing as a rookie Unpolished athleticism was a theme throughout Joey Wiemer’s rookie season. Thrust into the starting center field role after injuries to Tyrone Taylor, Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick, Wiemer showed flashes of the tools that make him an explosive player.
So that’s what the Brewers were planning this offseason. Despite not having a single at-bat in MLB, top prospect Jackson Chourio signed a massive eight-year extension with the Brewers with two club options at the end of it, according to Adam McCalvy.
Jason Wang wrote about Wiemer’s current issues last Friday. Now that we’ve established some of the problems with his swing, how can Wiemer’s swing be fixed?
Milwaukee Brewers rookie center fielder Joey Wiemer quickly has become a fan favorite for his mullet haircut and brilliant defensive plays. Wiemer also is developing nicely at the plate for the Brewers, who will look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Wiemer had a ton of success at the plate in the minor leagues. Hopefully, this home run can be the start of a hot streak for him.
Rookie outfielder Joey Wiemer was expecting to spend at least the next few weeks playing for the Milwaukee Brewers' Triple-A team in Nashville. Instead, he'll gain valuable experience at the major league level.
The Milwaukee Brewers promoted top outfield prospect Joey Wiemer on Saturday. The move comes after starting third baseman Luis Urias was placed on the injured list after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday.
The Milwaukee Brewers are promoting one of their top prospects. Outfielder Joey Wiemer is getting his first major league call, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link).
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