History of Joey Wiemer in Timeline

Joey Wiemer is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Washington Nationals in MLB. Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020, he made his major league debut with them in 2023. He has also played for the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins. Prior to his professional career, Wiemer played college baseball for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

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February 11, 1999: Joey Wiemer's Birth

On February 11, 1999, Joseph Daryl Wiemer was born.

2019: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2019, Joey Wiemer played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Joey Wiemer was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, but he did not appear for the organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Drafted by the Brewers

In 2020, Joey Wiemer was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round of the MLB draft.

2021: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2021, Joey Wiemer made his professional debut with the Single-A Carolina Mudcats and was later promoted to the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, showcasing a strong performance with a .295/.403/.556 slash line, 27 home runs, 77 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases over 109 games.

2022: Time with Biloxi and Nashville

In 2022, Joey Wiemer played 127 games split between the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers and Triple-A Nashville Sounds, hitting .256/.336/.465 with 21 home runs, 77 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases in 34 attempts.

March 30, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

On March 30, 2023, Joey Wiemer was promoted to the major leagues by the Milwaukee Brewers after initially missing out on the Opening Day roster.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Joey Wiemer made his Major League Baseball debut with the Milwaukee Brewers.

July 30, 2024: Traded to the Cincinnati Reds

On July 30, 2024, Joey Wiemer was traded by the Brewers to the Cincinnati Reds along with Jakob Junis and cash, in exchange for pitcher Frankie Montas. Wiemer played in two games for the Reds, walking in his only plate appearance.

November 22, 2024: Traded to the Kansas City Royals

On November 22, 2024, Joey Wiemer and Jonathan India were traded by the Reds to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Brady Singer.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Nashville

In 2024, Joey Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to begin the season and had a .154/.185/.154 slash line with one stolen base and one walk in 19 games for Milwaukee.

August 4, 2025: Claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins

On August 4, 2025, Joey Wiemer was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.

November 21, 2025: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

On November 21, 2025, Joey Wiemer was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.

2025: Time with Triple-A Omaha

In 2025, Joey Wiemer was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers and made 72 appearances, batting .182/.291/.312 with nine home runs, 38 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases.