The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment and moved pitcher Kris Bubic to the 60-day injured list, as part of a series of roster moves including acquiring new players. Wiemer, who was traded to the Royals last November, has struggled at the plate in Triple-A and limited MLB appearances, and now faces waivers where other teams might claim him. Bubic will miss the season due to a rotator cuff injury.
Colin Rea pitched a season-high 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and one walk to go with three strikeouts, helping the Milwaukee Brewers earn a 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Joey Wiemer hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Brewers improved their overall record to 41-37 and 13-4 in one-run games this season.
The New York Mets lost 2-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers after Drew Smith blew a one-run lead in his first game back from a 10-game suspension for using sticky stuff. The Mets' bullpen issues have been particularly egregious in June, and they are currently in fourth place in the NL East. Justin Verlander threw five scoreless innings, but the Mets managed only three hits in the game and continued to struggle.
Colin Rea pitched a gem, allowing only one run in 6⅓ innings, and Joey Wiemer hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets. Despite numerous scoring opportunities, the Brewers only needed one run to secure the win thanks to Rea's strong performance and a solid bullpen effort.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 in extra innings to win the series. Corbin Burnes pitched well for the Brewers until the sixth inning when the Guardians tied the game at 4-4. The bullpens battled to keep the game tied until the 10th inning when the Brewers scored the go-ahead run on a double by Owen Miller. Elvis Peguero earned his first major league save by closing out the game for the Brewers. Joey Wiemer had a strong game with an RBI and two runs scored.
This week's FAAB waiver wire report highlights players like Jake Burger, Andrew Abbott, and Joey Wiemer, who are rostered in less than 50% of leagues. Burger has continued to hit while playing, and with Eloy Jimenez injured again, he will have continued playing time. Abbott looked solid in his first start in the majors and could be in for an excellent season ahead. Wiemer's offense has taken off in a big way, and his fantasy upside may go through the roof in the coming weeks.
This article recommends five players to enhance your fantasy baseball roster, including Nolan Jones, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Joey Wiemer, Ryan Noda, and AJ Smith-Shawver. Jones is a hot slugger who does his home hitting at Coors, while Encarnacion-Strand is a potential high-impact bat with power. Wiemer has an exceedingly fantasy-friendly profile, and Noda has a high on-base percentage and pop in his profile. Smith-Shawver, a 20-year-old right-hander, will make his MLB starting debut for the Braves and has been terrific at every stop with a devastating fastball/slider combo.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in 10 innings, with Freddy Peralta striking out nine batters and the rookies contributing late-game heroics. The Orioles tied the game in the second inning but neither team could score until the seventh. The Brewers threatened in the eighth and tied it up before winning in the 10th inning on a walk-off hit by Joey Wiemer. Milwaukee's pitching staff combined for 16 strikeouts, and they will face Baltimore again tomorrow night.
The New York Mets lost their season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0, with Carlos Carrasco struggling on the mound and giving up six runs in four innings. Brice Turang hit a grand slam in the fifth inning to put the game out of reach. The Mets had a strange defensive alignment in the eighth inning, with Luis Guillorme pitching and Mark Canha replacing him at third base. The Brewers' Joey Wiemer made a perfect throw to catch Daniel Vogelbach trying to stretch a hit into a double.
Joey Wiemer, the No. 3-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, made his Major League debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in their 3-1 win over the Cubs. Wiemer was not expected to compete for the Opening Day roster, but injuries and participation in the World Baseball Classic created an opportunity for him to impress during Spring Training. Although he was ultimately assigned to Triple-A Nashville, he never played a game there as he was called up to replace an injured player. Wiemer's unique style and work ethic have impressed his teammates and family, who have been expecting him to make it to the Majors since he was a child.
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias will miss 6-8 weeks of action due to a left hamstring injury sustained on Opening Day. Prospect Joey Wiemer will take Urias' place on the roster, while Justin Wilson has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Wiemer has shown promise in the minors and is expected to make his big league debut. Wilson underwent Tommy John surgery last year and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2023 season.
The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted outfield prospect Joey Wiemer to the majors after starting third baseman Luis Urías was placed on the injured list due to a hamstring injury. Wiemer, ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Brewers system, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 draft and has shown good offensive production. He will become the third member of the Brewers' starting nine with less than a year of big-league service time.
The Milwaukee Brewers have finalized their position player group of 13 for the upcoming MLB season, with utility man Owen Miller making the team and outfielder Joey Wiemer being reassigned to Minor League camp. Brice Turang remains the only player with the opportunity to make his major league debut on Opening Day. Miller will be the 11th Wisconsin-born player to play for the Brewers.
