Blake Weiman

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19+13 relief innings. [13] [14] Over eight relief appearances with Indianapolis, Weiman went 0–1 with a 4.63 ERA. He missed nearly all of the last two months of the season due to injury. [15]

Weiman did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [16] For the 2021 season, he returned to Indianapolis. [17] He missed playing time in August due to injury. [18] Over 35 relief appearances, Weiman went 5–0 with a 4.76 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 45+13 innings. [19] He returned to the Indians to begin the 2022 season. [20] On June 27, 2022, he was released. [21]

Seattle Mariners

On July 6, 2022, the Seattle Mariners signed Weiman to a minor league contract and assigned him to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. [22] Over 33 relief appearances between the Indians and Travelers, he went 3-1 with a 4.47 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and six walks over 44+13 innings. [23] Weiman elected free agency following the season on November 10. [24]

On December 5, 2022, Weiman re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract. Weiman spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, making 44 appearances out of the bullpen and recording a 5.17 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 54 innings of work. Weiman elected free agency following the season on November 6. [25]

Chicago Cubs

On February 2, 2024, Weiman signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [26] He spent the season with the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, also making one appearance for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. In 42 appearances out of the bullpen for Tennessee, Weiman compiled a 4-0 record and 2.77 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 7 saves across 48+23 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4. [27]

Houston Astros

On January 6, 2025, Weiman signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. [28] He made 26 appearances for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, struggling to a 7.94 ERA and 2-1 record with 28 strikeouts across 28+13 innings pitched. Weiman was released by the Astros organization on August 4. [29]

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Blake Weiman
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Weiman with the Tacoma Rainiers in 2023
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 29)
Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left