Joey Wiemer Stats

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer is absent from Thursday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the struggling outfielder. Since the All-Star break, Wiemer is slashing .227/.282/.318 in 71 plate appearances. In his absence, Sal Frelick will cover center field and bat cleanup versus right-hander Lance Lynn on Thursday. This could be an interesting spot for Frelick against a struggling pitcher in Lynn.

over 1 month ago

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Joey Wiemer (illness) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to a stomach virus, according to the team. Blake Perkins will take over in center field and will hit in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. First baseman Carlos Santana is out sick for the second straight day as well, so perhaps there is a bug floating around Milwaukee's clubhouse. Wiemer should be considered day-to-day for now, and with an off day coming on Thursday, perhaps he's feeling good enough to play on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old has 13 home runs and 11 stolen bases in his first 109 big-league games in 2023, but he's also hitting just .216 (71-for-329) with a weak .293 on-base percentage.

over 1 month ago

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer is not in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This was expected after the Brewers decided to recall outfielder Sal Frelick on Saturday. Frelick will probably cut into Wiemer's playing time going forward. Wiemer is a solid defender, but his .207/.292/.386 slash line isn't strong enough to warrant the Brewers letting him play everyday. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old to see a dip in playing time with Frelick on the big league roster right now.

over 2 months ago