Giants DFA outfielder Joey Wiemer to open roster spot for pitcher Jason Foley originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
One comes in; one goes out.
The Giants designated outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment Wednesday to make room on the roster for pitcher Jason Foley , who signed a one-year contract with the club Tuesday.
Wiemer was acquired from the Miami Marlins on Nov. 21 in exchange for cash considerations.
The outfielder posted a solid rookie season with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023, hitting 13 home runs in 132 games played. Wiemer played just 48 games over the past two seasons.
Wiemer's short time with the Giants organization might not be over yet, as a DFA'd played can be outrighted to the minor leagues if he clears waivers.
San Francisco currently has eight outfielders on its 40-man roster, including Justin Dean , who was claimed Nov. 6 off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers .
Now one week removed from the MLB Winter Meetings, the Giants have yet to make a splash free agency signing, but there still is plenty of time in the offseason for the San Francisco front office to operate.
