JORDAN WEEMS NEWS

Outrighted to Triple-A The Astros outrighted Weems to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact Weems elected free agency after being outrighted by the Astros last month before re-signing on a minor-league contract. It's possible he'll go that route again, although it's unclear what the reliever's plan is. He's been hammered for seven runs with a 0:3 K:BB over 4.1 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Astros outrighted Weems to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact Weems elected free agency after being outrighted by the Astros last month before re-signing on a minor-league contract. It's possible he'll go that route again, although it's unclear what the relievers plan is. He's been hammered for seven runs with a 0:3 K:BB over 4.1 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Astros The Astros designated Weems for assignment Monday.

Impact Weems coughed up five runs while retiring only one batter in his last appearance with the Astros on Sunday versus the Orioles. His roster spot will be absorbed by Tayler Scott.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Astros selected Weems' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact Weems gave up a couple runs over three relief innings earlier this season for the Astros before being booted off the 40-man roster. He's now back on the active roster and will give manager Joe Espada a fresh bullpen arm.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Houston on MiLB deal Weems signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact After testing his value in free agency, Weems will reunite with the Astros and head back to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he's given up five earned runs in 11.1 innings while striking out 10 batters and walking six. He'll likely remain organizational depth for the rest of the season, but he could return to Houston if the Astros' bullpen depth is tested down the stretch.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Astros first baseman Christian Walker is on paternity leave; Kenedy Corona recalled

The Houston Astros have placed first baseman Christian Walker on paternity leave ahead of their series against the Cleveland Guardians

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent Weems elected free agency after clearing waivers Monday.

Impact Houston designated Weems for assignment Friday after he made two relief appearances for the big club while allowing two earned runs over three innings. Because he's been previously DFA'd during his career, Weems had the ability to pursue free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to the minors. He'll likely be on the lookout for a minor-league deal with Houston or another organization.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Weems for assignment Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Since joining the active roster June 24, Weems has made two appearances for Houston, giving up two runs across three total innings. He'll now lose his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters in favor of Jason Alexander, who was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Estrada hits 2-run homer, drives in 4 in Rockies' 7-6 victory over Astros

Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in four runs to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Thursday

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Astros selected Weems' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Weems was just signed to a minor-league deal earlier this month and receives a promotion after allowing five runs with a 10:6 K:BB over 11.1 innings with Sugar Land. He'll operate in low-leverage situations.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lands minor-league deal Weems agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty reliever is expected to report to Triple-A Sugar Land as he begins his tenure in the Astros organization. Weems opened the season with Atlanta's Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, turning in a 5.09 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 17.2 innings before he was released May 19.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lands minor-league deal Weems agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty reliever is expected to report to Triple-A Sugar Land as he begins his tenure in the Astros organization. Weems opened the season with Atlanta's Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett, turning in a 5.09 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 17.2 innings before he was released May 19.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Atlanta Atlanta released Weems on Monday.

Impact Inked to a minor-league pact over the winter, Weems posted a 5.09 ERA and 18:10 K:BB over 17.2 innings out of the bullpen at Triple-A Gwinnett. The 32-year-old last saw action in the majors in 2024, when he collected a 6.70 ERA across 40 appearances for the Nationals.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Atlanta Atlanta signed Weems to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Weems, 32, holds a career 5.26 ERA and 161:77 K:BB over 155.2 innings covering parts of five seasons at the major-league level. He will likely begin the 2025 campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Gwinnett.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives outright assignment Weems cleared waivers Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

Impact Unsurprisingly, the 31-year-old Weems went unclaimed after logging a 6.70 ERA across 41.2 innings with the Nationals. Weems will join Rochester for the first time this season.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Nationals designated Weems for assignment Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction frees up space on the 40-man roster. Weems has struggled mightily this season, collecting a 6.70 ERA and 35:24 K:BB across 41.2 relief innings.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals activate RHP Jordan Weems, recall SS Jose Tena The Washington Nationals activated right-hander Jordan Weems from the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled shortstop Jose Tena from Tri...

AUGUST 10, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Reinstated from IL The Nationals reinstated Weems (lower leg) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Weems landed on the IL on July 26 due to shin splints in his right leg. He didn't end up needing a rehab stint, and the 31-year-old right-hander will return to the Nationals' bullpen for their weekend series against the Angels. Right-hander Joan Adon was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Nationals placed Weems on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shin splints, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's not year clear how much time Weems might miss. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Eduardo Salazar.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking big step back in 2024 Weems has posted a 5.68 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 32:19 K:BB through 38 innings with one win and four holds in 37 appearances.

Impact The converted catcher was a fairly reliable bullpen option for the Nationals in 2023, but Weems has regressed nearly across the board this season, with his 18.7 percent strikeout rate and 9.2 percent whiff rate being career lows. The 31-year-old righty hasn't picked up a hold since late April, and that seems unlikely to change in the second half.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-...

MAY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Abrams homers, drives in 3 as Nationals beat Giants 5-3

CJ Abrams homered and drove in three runs after missing three games with a bruised left pinkie and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Out Monday with illness Weems wasn't available to pitch Monday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Weems tossed a scoreless frame Saturday against the Reds but was unavailable in a close ballgame Monday afternoon. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice. Matt Barnes and Robert Garcia were turned to in a high-leverage situation Monday and could continue to see chances until Weems is back at full strength.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth win Weems (5-0) was credited with the win Friday, giving up one run on two hits and two walks over one inning of relief in the Nationals' 10-6 victory over Atlanta. He struck out one.

Impact The 30-year-old right-hander got tagged for a run for the third time in his last four appearances as he experiences a late-season fade, but Weems was still able to vulture one more win. He's stumbled to a 5.06 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB through 10.2 innings in September, and he's far from guaranteed a key role in the Nationals' 2024 bullpen despite his 96 mph fastball and sharp slider.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant relief outing Weems struck out four batters in 1.1 scoreless innings during Monday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Entering the game in the seventh inning with the Nationals down 3-2, Weems did hit TJ Friedl with a pitch but was otherwise perfect as he generated seven swinging strikes on only 29 pitches. The 30-year-old right-hander has emerged as a potential high-leverage weapon, posting a 0.73 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings, and Weems could find himself in the closing mix for the Nationals in the second half if the team ships out arbitration-eligible relievers like Kyle Finnegan and Hunter Harvey.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE