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Giants Acquire Outfielder Wiemer From Marlins for Cash
Joey Wiemer, known for strong defensive metrics including 11 defensive runs saved, joins Giants to bolster a defense ranked last in outs above average last season.
- The Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer on Friday; Wiemer has MLB experience with the Marlins, Brewers, and Reds across over 178 games.
- In 2025, San Francisco Giants' outfielders ranked last in outs above average at-18 and posted-21 defensive runs saved, prompting the club to seek defensive upgrades.
- Wiemer's defense stands out, posting 11 defensive runs saved, +7 outs above average, ranking in the 86th percentile for arm strength last year, and playing over 178 games in the outfield.
- With Wiemer added, the San Francisco Giants now have 10 outfielders on their 40-man roster, designated catcher Andrew Knizner for assignment ahead of Friday, and must decide whether to tender JT Brubaker and Joey Lucchesi.
- Wiemer's bat shows clear platoon splits, hitting.255 with a.779 OPS and nine homers over 173 career plate appearances versus left-handed pitchers but just.178 with a.559 OPS against right-handed pitchers, while his 2023 season included 13 homers and 11 steals over 132 games.
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Giants acquire outfielder Joey Wiemer from Marlins for cash
The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins for cash. The 26-year-old Wiemer will join his fourth team after playing parts of three major league seasons for Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Miami — having played 132…
Giants acquire outfielder Joey Wiemer from Marlins for cash
The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins for cash. The 26-year-old Wiemer will join his fourth team after playing parts of three major league seasons for Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Miami — having played 132…
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