Weems, 32, joins on with Atlanta after spending the 2024 season with the Nationals. The southpaw will compete for one of the final spots in the Atlanta bullpen, but more likely profiles as roster depth.

The 31-year-old hurler was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Nats at the Triple-A level. Weems holds a 6.70 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and a 35/24 K/BB ratio over 41 2/3 innings in 41 appearances at the big-league level this season.

Weems is getting the boot for Orlando Ribalta, with Ribalta having his contract selected in the corresponding transaction. Weems was awful in 2024, and the 31-year-old just came off the injured list after missing two weeks with shin splints. There might not be much of a market here.

Weems is back in the fold after missing two weeks due to shin splints. The 31-year-old righty has made 40 relief appearances this season for Washington, compiling an underwhelming 6.59 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 34/20 K/BB ratio across 41 innings of work.