Jordan Weems

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1+13 innings. [12] On August 12, Weems was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces. [13]

Washington Nationals

On February 27, 2022, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training. On May 31, Washington selected his contract to the active roster. [14] Weems made a career-high 32 appearances for Washington, working to an 0–1 record and 5.22 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 39+23 innings pitched.

Weems was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season. [15] He made 51 appearances out of the bullpen for Washington, compiling a 5–1 record and 3.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 54+23 innings pitched.

Weems made 41 appearances for Washington in 2024, struggling to a 6.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 41+23 innings pitched. On August 13, 2024, Weems was designated for assignment by the Nationals. [16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Rochester on August 16. [17] Weems elected free agency on October 1. [18]

Atlanta Braves

On December 17, 2024, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [19] In 14 appearances for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, he logged a 1-1 record and 5.09 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save across 17+23 innings pitched. Weems was released by the Braves organization on May 19, 2025. [20]

Houston Astros

On June 2, 2025, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. [21] In nine appearances for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, he posted a 2-1 record and 3.97 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 11+13 innings pitched. On June 24, the Astros selected Weems' contract, adding him to their active roster. [22] In two appearances for Houston, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 6.00 ERA with no strikeouts over three innings pitched. Weems was designated for assignment by the Astros on July 4. [23] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 7. [24] On July 9, Weems re-signed with the Astros organization on a minor league contract. [25] On August 13, the Astros added Weems back to their active roster. [26] After allowing five runs in 1+13 innings across two games against the Baltimore Orioles, Weems was designated for assignment on August 18. [27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land on August 20. [28]

Personal life

Weems father, Rick, was a Minor League catcher in the St Louis Cardinals organization from 1980-1982. [29]

On February 9, 2024, Weems and his girlfriend, Melody, got engaged. [30]

References

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Jordan Weems
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Weems with the Nationals in 2023
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-07) November 7, 1992 (age 32)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 28, 2020, for the Oakland Athletics