Wiemer appeared in 32 games this season with the Nationals, where he recorded three home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, and a .286 batting average. He started the season on fire, as he posted two home runs, four RBI, and a .615 batting average in four games during March. However, after his hot start to the year, he cooled off tremendously.
After having a .133 batting average in nine games during May, he was optioned to Triple-A Rochester and was unable to get back in the Nationals' lineup. He struggled with Triple-A, too, posting a .196 batting average in 42 games before getting released.
With the way that Wiemer started off this season with the Nationals, it is fair to wonder if a team could take a chance on him with a waiver claim. However, if he ends up passing through waivers unclaimed, teams would then be able to sign him as a free agent to a minor league deal.
In 212 career MLB games split between the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Nationals, Wiemer has recorded 19 home runs, 66 RBI, and a .216 batting average.
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