The Giants continued stockpiling outfield depth by acquiring outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations on Friday morning, the team announced.

Additionally, catcher Andrew Knizner, who is eligible for arbitration, was designated for assignment ahead of Friday evening’s non-tender deadline. MLB Trade Rumors projected Knizner to make $1.3 million in arbitration.

Wiemer, 26, was designated by assignment by the Marlins earlier this week. He has played for the Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds over parts of three major-league seasons.

During his more than 180 career games in the majors, Wiemer has a .205 batting average and .638 OPS with 16 home runs and 12 steals. A fourth-round pick in the 2020 MLB draft, Wiemer experienced a bit of success in ’23 fo

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