After one year at Houston,the Atlanta Braves selected Weigel in the seventh round of the 2015 MLB draft.[2] Weigel signed and made his professional debut with the Danville Braves.[3] In 14 starts for Danville,he went 0–3 with a 4.53 ERA. He started 2016 with the Rome Braves and was promoted to the Mississippi Braves in August.[4] He ended the 2016 season with an 11–6 record and a 2.47 ERA.[5] In 25 games (24 starts) between the two clubs,he pitched to an 11–6 record with a 2.47 ERA. Weigel started the 2017 season with Mississippi and was promoted to the Gwinnett Braves in May. The next month,he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the remainder of the season.[6]
Weigel made four rehab starts in 2018. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[7] Weigel split the 2019 season between Mississippi and the Gwinnett Stripers,going a combined 6–2 with a 2.73 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 63.1 innings. The Braves promoted Weigel to the major leagues on three separate occasions in 2019,but he did not appear in a game for them that season.[8][9] Weigel was again promoted to the major leagues on September 4,2020,and made his major league debut against the Washington Nationals.[10]
Milwaukee Brewers
On April 5,2021,the Braves traded Weigel and Chad Sobotka to the Milwaukee Brewers for Orlando Arcia.[11][12] On April 28,2021,Weigel notched his first MLB strikeout,punching out Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra. In the game,Weigel threw two scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. On July 30,Weigel was designated for assignment by the Brewers.[13] On August 2,Weigel was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[14] He became a free agent following the season.
Seattle Mariners
On March 14,2022,Weigel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[15][16] He spent time with the team in spring training,and was reassigned to minor league camp in March.[17] Weigel spent the year with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers,making 53 appearances for the team and posting a 3-5 record and 4.21 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[18]
On November 15,2023,Weigel signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[20] In 39 relief appearances,he registered a 3–1 record with a 2.87 ERA and 43 strikeouts over 37+2⁄3 innings.
Cincinnati Reds
On July 11, 2024, Weigel signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[21] In 21 appearances split between the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple–A Louisville Bats, accumulating a 1–5 record and 2.45 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 10 saves over 22 innings pitched. Weigel elected free agency following the season on November 4.[22]
Washington Nationals
On December 6, 2024, Weigel signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[23] In 31 appearances for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, he struggled to a 4-5 record and 8.29 ERA with 46 strikeouts and three saves across 33+2⁄3 innings pitched. Weigel was released by the Nationals organization on July 1, 2025.[24]
Saraperos de Saltillo (second stint)
On July 11, 2025, Weigel signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[25] Weigel made 11 appearances for Saltillo, compiling a 3-1 record and 3.38 ERA with 12 strikeouts and one save across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Colorado Rockies
On January 27, 2026, Weigel signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[26]
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