The Astros outrighted Weems to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
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.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: DFA'd by Astros
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The Astros designated Weems for assignment Monday.
Weems will lose his spot on the 40-man roster after he coughed up five runs while retiring only one batter in his relief appearance during Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Orioles. Houston selected the contract of right-hander Tayler Scott from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace Weems in the bullpen.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: Contract selected
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The Astros selected Weems' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
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.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: Back with Houston on MiLB deal
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Weems agreed to a minor-league contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Jordan Weems: Becomes free agent
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Weems elected free agency after clearing waivers Monday.
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.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: Designated for assignment
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The Astros designated Weems for assignment Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: Added to roster
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The Astros selected Weems' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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 likely operate in low-leverage situations.
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Astros' Jordan Weems: Lands minor-league deal
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Weems agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Jordan Weems: Cut loose by Atlanta
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Atlanta released Weems on Monday.
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.
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Braves' Jordan Weems: Latches on with Atlanta
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Atlanta signed Weems to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Receives outright assignment
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Weems cleared waivers Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Nationals designated Weems for assignment Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Reinstated from IL
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The Nationals reinstated Weems (lower leg) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Lands on injured list
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The Nationals placed Weems on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shin splints, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
It's not year clear how much time Weems might miss. Eduardo Salazar was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take his spot on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Taking big step back in 2024
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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.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Picks up win Tuesday
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Weems (1-0) recorded a blown save and a win Tuesday against the Giants, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits in an inning of relief. He struck out one.
The right-hander entered a 3-1 game in the sixth inning and couldn't close the door, but the Nationals answered back with a go-ahead run in the top of the seventh. Weems has been solid in the early going, appearing in five of Washington's 11 games and posting a 1.80 ERA and 5:2 K:BB over five innings with two holds in addition to Tuesday's win.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Nabs first hold of season
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Weems (illness) struck out a batter and worked around a walk while allowing no runs over two-thirds of an inning en route to notching his first hold of the season in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates.
Weems battled an illness earlier in the week that left him unavailable for the Nationals' series opener versus Pittsburgh, but he looks to be in the clear on the health front. After turning in a 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB in 54.2 innings over his 51 appearances with Washington in 2023, Weems should be a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning this season.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Out Monday with illness
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Weems wasn't available to pitch Monday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Solid numbers this spring
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Weems has posted a 10:3 K:BB without allowing a home run over 9.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.
The 31-year-old converted catcher established himself as a reliable bullpen option with the Nationals in 2023, recording five wins and seven holds over 51 appearances with a 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB. Weems is on the fringes of high-leverage usage but will begin the season behind Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Rainey in the pecking order from the right side, making him unlikely to see any save chances.
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Nationals' Jordan Weems: Notches fifth win
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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.
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.
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