Outfielder Ties MLB Record After Giants Cut Him

Joey Wiemer's hot start with the Nationals comes after a brief stint with the Giants.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:48pm by Ben Kaplan

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Joey Wiemer, an outfielder who was recently cut by the San Francisco Giants, has tied a modern Major League record by reaching base safely in each of his first 10 plate appearances to start the 2026 season with the Washington Nationals. Wiemer, a journeyman who has bounced around several organizations, was acquired by the Giants in November but designated for assignment less than a month later before being claimed by the Nationals.

Why it matters

Wiemer's record-tying start highlights the Giants' struggles on offense to begin the season, as his eight hits in his first three games nearly match the entire Giants roster's total of 13. While it's unlikely Wiemer will maintain this torrid pace, his hot start with the Nationals after being cut by the Giants is an embarrassing development for the San Francisco front office.

The details

Through his first three games with the Nationals, Wiemer went 8-for-10 with a home run, a triple, and four walks. His 10-game on-base streak to start the season tied the modern MLB record set by Carlos Delgado in 2002. Wiemer spent a brief stint with the Giants in the offseason after being acquired from the Marlins, but was designated for assignment less than a month later before being claimed by the Nationals.

  • On March 30, 2026, Wiemer went 3-for-3 with a home run and a walk against the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • On March 31, 2026, Wiemer went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, a triple, and another walk.
  • On April 1, 2026, Wiemer led off the game with an infield single and then singled to center field, extending his on-base streak to 10 consecutive plate appearances.

The players

Joey Wiemer

A 27-year-old outfielder who has bounced around several MLB organizations, including the Brewers, Reds, Royals, and Marlins, before being acquired by the Giants and then claimed by the Nationals, where he has gotten off to a record-setting start to the 2026 season.

Buster Posey

The Giants' president of baseball operations who had Wiemer on the 40-man roster before designating him for assignment less than a month later.

Farhan Zaidi

The former Giants front office leader whose decision-making style was evoked in the team's quick dismissal of Wiemer.

Carlos Delgado

The former MLB player whose record for reaching base safely in 10 consecutive plate appearances to start a season Wiemer tied.

Spencer Nusbaum

An Athletic reporter who highlighted how Wiemer's eight hits in his first three games almost matched the entire Giants roster's total of 13.

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What they’re saying

“There's no way to know whether Wiemer would have even had a chance to do this sort of work in orange and black — after all, the Giants haven't given a single at-bat to anyone but their starting nine so far through four games.”

— Spencer Nusbaum, Reporter

What’s next

The Nationals will look to continue their strong start to the season, while the Giants will try to get their offense going after a sluggish start.

The takeaway

Wiemer's record-tying start with the Nationals after being cut by the Giants highlights the team's struggles on offense to begin the year and raises questions about the Giants' decision-making process in the offseason.