The Nationals returned Weems to Triple-A Rochester following Saturday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Weems appeared in both games of the twin bill, working 2.1 innings out of the bullpen in total and striking out three while allowing no runs on one hit and two walks. He'll now head back to Rochester but should be near the top of the list for a promotion the next time the Nationals are in need of an extra bullpen arm.

Weems will serve as the 27th man for the Nationals in Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's an extra bullpen arm for the Nats in the twin-bill versus Pittsburgh. Weems, 30, has posted a 1.93 ERA with 13 strikeouts through 9.1 innings this season at Triple-A Rochester.

The Nationals optioned Weems to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weems held a 5.22 ERA but a 41:12 K:BB over 39.2 innings for the Nats last season. He should get another shot in the big-league bullpen at some point in 2023.

Weems was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Weems was sent down to the minors in early-August after recording a 6.57 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 24.2 innings. Since then, he's thrown 10 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in eight appearances. He will provide depth for a Nationals pitching staff that has seen its fair share of injuries lately.

The Nationals optioned Weems to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since Weems was unlikely to be available for the next two days after covering 2.1 innings out of the bullpen while giving up three earned runs on four hits in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Phillies, the Nationals opted to move him off the 26-man active roster. Washington recalled Mason Thompson from Triple-A to fill Weems' spot on the active roster and in the bullpen.

Weems was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Weems joined the Nationals' bullpen in late May but was sent back down after he posted a 9.95 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in 6.1 innings over six appearances. The right-hander will return to the majors after Jackson Tetreault (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Weems should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.

The Nationals optioned Weems to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Weems appeared in six games out of the Washington bullpen following his May 31 call-up from Triple-A, covering 6.1 innings while giving up seven earned runs on eight hits and six walks. Francisco Perez was recalled from Rochester to replace Weems in the bullpen.

Weems' contract was selected by the Nationals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Weems has thrown 19.2 career major-league innings and has struggled to a 6.86 ERA while walking 14.8 percent of opposing batters. He's been much better in 24 frames for Triple-A Rochester this season, posting a 3.38 ERA while striking out 32 batters and walking just five.

The Nationals reassigned Weems to minor-league camp Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he made a strong case for a spot in Washington's Opening Day bullpen by striking out six over five scoreless frames during his four Grapefruit League appearances, Weems will ultimately begin the season with Triple-A Rochester. Weems previously made seven unsuccessful appearances in the majors between Oakland and Arizona last season, giving up 10 earned runs and issuing six walks in 5.2 frames.

Weems signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Sunday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weems made seven relief appearances for the Athletics and Diamondbacks during the 2021 campaign but struggled, as he allowed 10 runs in 5.2 innings. The right-hander will be invited to major-league camp once it gets underway. Weems could make some big-league appearances while serving as organizational depth in 2022, but he'll presumably serve in a low-leverage role if he's called up.