The San Francisco Giants made a pair of notable pitching additions this week, continuing to reshape their roster under the leadership of Buster Posey, who took over as President of Baseball Operations last offseason. First came the signing of right-hander Adrian Houser to a two-year, $22 million deal, adding a veteran presence to the starting rotation. That move followed the addition of Jason Foley, a hard-throwing reliever set to join the bullpen in 2026.

But with the Giants already maxed out at 40 players on their roster, these signings came with a cost. To make room, San Francisco had to make a tough call. And that meant designating outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment – a move that could soon send the 26-year-old to his sixth MLB organization.

Now, to be clear, Wiemer wasn’t DFA’d to make room for Houser – that transaction is still pending another roster move. Instead, it was Foley’s addition that forced the Giants’ hand. Still, for fans tracking Wiemer’s journey, the optics are striking: a former Brewer gets DFA’d to clear space for a former Tiger, all while another ex-Brewer (Houser) waits in the wings.

For Wiemer, it’s yet another stop in what’s become a whirlwind tour around the league. Since being traded by the Brewers to the Reds at the 2024 deadline – a deal that brought Frankie Montas to Milwaukee – Wiemer has bounced between five organizations.

After Cincinnati, he was shipped to the Royals, then DFA’d and claimed by the Marlins. Miami later designated him, and the Giants scooped him up.

Now, just months later, he’s back on the waiver wire.

Despite the constant movement, Wiemer has shown flashes that suggest he’s more than just a roster filler. During his stint with the Marlins, he played in 27 games and posted a .236/.279/.436 slash line with three home runs. Those numbers won’t turn heads at first glance, but they hint at the raw power that once made Wiemer one of the Brewers’ most intriguing prospects.

What’s always made Wiemer stand out is his athletic profile. He brings a rare mix of power, speed, and defensive ability – a toolsy outfielder who, when things click, can impact the game in multiple ways. That’s what pushed him up the prospect rankings during his time in Milwaukee’s system, and it’s what still makes him a worthwhile gamble for teams looking to add upside.

Back in 2023, the Brewers gave Wiemer an extended look, starting him in 132 games despite his offensive struggles. That kind of runway isn’t easy to come by in today’s game, but it showed the level of belief Milwaukee had in his potential. What Wiemer needs now is a similar opportunity – a team willing to invest the time and reps into unlocking what’s still a very real ceiling.

For a rebuilding club or one looking to take a low-risk, high-reward swing on a young outfielder, Wiemer fits the bill. He may not clear waivers, and if he doesn’t, he’ll likely get another shot – his sixth, to be exact – to prove that the tools that once made him a top prospect can still translate at the big-league level.

The Giants, meanwhile, still have one more roster move to make before they can officially bring Houser aboard. But in the meantime, they’ve added two arms to bolster their pitching staff – and opened the door for yet another chapter in Joey Wiemer’s winding MLB journey.