Los Angeles Dodgers bolster their pitching depth by signing journeyman right-hander Jordan Weems to a minor-league deal, according to the official transactions log. The 33-year-old pitcher has spent time with several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros, but has struggled to find consistency in his major league career.
Weems spent last season in the minors before being released by the Braves in May and eventually signing on with the Astros in June. He made four appearances for Houston, allowing seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, and boasts a 5.51 ERA in 144 games at the major league level. Despite his struggles, he has shown promise with 161 strikeouts in 160 innings.
The Dodgers have a deep and talented pitching staff, and it remains to be seen how Weems will fit into their plans. With 16 other non-roster invites on the pitching side, including veteran pitchers Wyatt Mills, Cole Irvin, and Ryder Ryan, the competition for a spot on the major league roster is fierce.
Weems' chances of cracking the starting rotation are long shot, given the Dodgers' impressive talent pool and the fact that many of their pitchers are healthy heading into the season. However, he could prove valuable as a Triple-A depth option if he doesn't secure one of the 13 spots on the opening day staff. The signing serves as another move by the Dodgers to strengthen their pitching depth, which they have used to great success in their pursuit of World Series championships.
Weems spent last season in the minors before being released by the Braves in May and eventually signing on with the Astros in June. He made four appearances for Houston, allowing seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, and boasts a 5.51 ERA in 144 games at the major league level. Despite his struggles, he has shown promise with 161 strikeouts in 160 innings.
The Dodgers have a deep and talented pitching staff, and it remains to be seen how Weems will fit into their plans. With 16 other non-roster invites on the pitching side, including veteran pitchers Wyatt Mills, Cole Irvin, and Ryder Ryan, the competition for a spot on the major league roster is fierce.
Weems' chances of cracking the starting rotation are long shot, given the Dodgers' impressive talent pool and the fact that many of their pitchers are healthy heading into the season. However, he could prove valuable as a Triple-A depth option if he doesn't secure one of the 13 spots on the opening day staff. The signing serves as another move by the Dodgers to strengthen their pitching depth, which they have used to great success in their pursuit of World Series championships.
. like, you can't go wrong with having a guy who's shown promise but has struggled to find consistency... might not be the most exciting move for fans, but hey, pitching depth is everything in the regular season 
. weems' chances are long shot, i agree, but at least it gives them an option if some of their pitchers go down 
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. Still, it's gonna be tough for him to crack the rotation with all those other talented pitchers vying for spots 
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. I think it's cool that they're prioritizing depth though, 'cause we know injuries happen and you never wanna be caught off guard. 
Plus, he does have some decent stats under his belt...161 Ks in 160 innings is no joke 
. Guess it's all about being patient and seeing what happens in Triple-A first 