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Heads back to minors The Reds optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Wiemer was with the big club for a few days while Will Benson was on paternity leave but will now head back to the minors with Benson back in the fold. The former Brewer drew a walk in his lone plate appearance with the Reds.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to big leagues The Reds recalled Wiemer from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Acquired Monday as part of the deal that sent right-hander Frankie Montas to Milwaukee, Wiemer will get the chance to make his Reds debut as he joins the team ahead of its series finale with the Giants. Wiemer likely won't be in line for a long-term stay in Cincinnati, however, as fellow outfielder Will Benson (personal) was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move and will be away from the team for only 1-to-3 games. The 25-year-old outfielder has spent the bulk of the season at the Triple-A level, slashing .230/.371/.340 with three home runs and seven stolen bases in 55 games between Nashville and Louisville.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Cincy The Reds acquired Wiemer, right-hander Jakob Junis and cash considerations from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for right-hander Frankie Montas, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wiemer will get a new opportunity with Cincinnati after struggling to break through with the Brewers. The outfielder has compiled a .224 average with three home runs, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored and six stolen bases over 236 plate appearances in 53 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. Wiemer will likely report to Triple-A Louisville with his new organization.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Reds Wiemer and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis were traded to the Reds in exchange for right-handed starter Frankie Montas on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wiemer will get a new opportunity with Cincinnati after struggling to break through with the Brewers. The outfielder has compiled a .224 average with three home runs, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored and six stolen bases over 192 at-bats in 53 games with Triple-A Nashville this year. Wiemer will likely report to Triple-A Louisville with the Reds' organization.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers place OF Joey Wiemer (knee) on 10-day injured list The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of left knee discomfort.Wiemer slipped in...

MAY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cracks roster for WC Series Wiemer is part of the Brewers' roster for their Wild Card Series matchup against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Wiemer finished out the regular season with Triple-A Nashville, but the Brewers have opted to carry seven different outfielders into this best-of-three series versus Arizona. The 24-year-old could serve as a late-inning defensive replacement or maybe even a pinch-hitting option against lefties. He posted an .815 OPS against southpaws this year at the MLB level.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Impact Wiemer operated as Milwaukee's primary center fielder earlier this season, but he's worked in a reserve role of late and has a .483 OPS in 61 at-bats since the start of August. Blake Perkins (oblique) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers option struggling Joey Wiemer to Class AAA Nashville, reinstate Blake Perkins from IL Joey Wiemer, one of the Brewers' top prospects coming into 2023, had a solid debut season overall but was hitting just .105 in September.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Brewers send slumping outfielder Joey Wiemer to minors and activate Blake Perkins from IL

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent slumping rookie outfielder Joey Wiemer to the minor leagues

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins lineup Monday Wiemer (mouth) will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Wiemer suffered a mouth laceration when he was involved in a collision in the outfield during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees in 13 innings, but the injury won't be anything that keeps the rookie out as the Brewers begin a four-game set with Miami. Though he's largely served as a late-inning defensive replacement in recent weeks, Wiemer will pick up his first start since Sept. 3 on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with laceration in mouth Wiemer sustained a laceration in his mouth on a collision during Sunday's game against the Yankees, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wiemer entered Sunday's matchup as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the ninth inning and went 1-for-1 with a double, a run and an RBI in the extra-innings loss. He sustained his injury on an outfield collision, but it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Wiemer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Twins.

Impact Wiemer was a late addition to Tuesday's lineup in what is now his lone start over the Brewers' last four games. He's seen a dramatic dip in playing time over the last two weeks as Milwaukee turns to Sal Frelick in center field and Tyrone Taylor in right. Frelick is dealing with a hamstring injury, though, which could potentially offer a reprieve for Wiemer if an injury list stint is ultimately needed.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to lineup Tuesday Wiemer has been added to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Wiemer will cover center field and bat ninth versus the Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober after Sam Frelick was scratched due to lingering right hamstring soreness. Wiemer is slashing just .215/.290/.379 across his first 115 major-league games this year and has seen a significant dip in playing time in recent weeks.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Wiemer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Wiemer has operated as Milwaukee's primary center fielder for most of the season, but he'll sit Sunday for the sixth time in the past eight games, with both of those starts coming against left-handed pitchers. It appears the 24-year-old will now have to settle for a spot on the small side of a platoon in center field. Sal Frelick is dealing with a hamstring injury, so it'll be Christian Yelich, Tyrone Taylor and Mark Canha starting from left to right in the outfield.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Wiemer isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact After starting nearly every game for Milwaukee for most of the season, Wiemer will take a seat for the fifth time in the Brewers' last seven games. Sal Frelick will start in center field instead while Tyrone Taylor plays in right.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Wiemer is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Sal Frelick will start in center field and bat cleanup as Tyrone Taylor patrols right field and hits ninth. Wiemer is slashing .227/.282/.318 in 71 plate appearances since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Wiemer isn't in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Tuesday will mark the third consecutive game Wiemer hasn't started in despite boasting a .296 batting average (8-for-27) since the beginning of August. Sal Frelick will slide to center field in Wiemer's place, allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right and bat ninth.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Wiemer is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact Wiemer was omitted from the starting lineup for the second consecutive game. The rookie has been having a solid August, but Tyrone Taylor will start in place of him again, batting ninth.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Wiemer isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Wiemer is 8-for-27 (.296) with three RBI since the beginning of August and will catch a breather Saturday. Sal Frelick will shift to center field in Wiemer's absence, allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wiemer (illness) is starting in center field and batting ninth Friday against the White Sox.

Impact A stomach bug prevented Wiemer from playing Wednesday against the Rockies, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Friday's contest. The 24-year-old outfielder is slashing .304/.360/.348 with three RBI and two runs scored since the beginning of August.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits due to stomach ailment Wiemer was scratched from the Brewers lineup Wednesday against the Rockies due to a stomach virus, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Wiemer is one of two Brewers regulars sitting out Wednesday due to an illness, as Carlos Santana will hit the bench for a second straight game. It's unclear whether Wiemer and Santana are dealing with the same type of ailment, but in any case, the Brewers are hopeful that both players will show enough improvement in their respective recoveries to rejoin the starting lineup following Thursday's team off day. Blake Perkins will pick up the start in center field Wednesday in Wiemer's stead.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from starting nine The Brewers scratched Wiemer from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies due to an unspecified issue, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blake Perkins will replace Wiemer in the starting nine in center field and as the Brewers' No. 9 hitter. The Brewers will likely provide an explanation for why Wiemer was scratched from the lineup later Wednesday.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will get breather Wiemer is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Wiemer has done a fair amount of hitting in recent weeks, but he has not handled right-handers well all season, and he will be held out Monday with righty Peter Lambert on the mound for the Rockies. Sal Frelick will man center field in Wiemer's place.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Wiemer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Wiemer started the past five games after sitting twice last weekend, and he'll return to the bench Sunday after going 4-for-17 with a double, three RBI and a run during that stretch. Blake Perkins will start in center field and bat ninth.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

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Brewers send slumping outfielder Joey Wiemer to minors and activate Blake Perkins from IL