Brewers call up outfield prospect Joey Wiemer

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted top outfield prospect Joey Wiemer on Saturday.

The move comes after starting third baseman Luis Urias was placed on the injured list after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday.

Wiemer, 24, is expected to start in right field, with outfielder Brian Anderson shifting to third base, where he began his career.

Wiemer gives the Brewers speed and a strong arm -- he had 14 outfield assists last season between Double-A and Triple-A.

He was a fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft by way of the University of Cincinnati. In 880 at-bats in the minors, Wiemer hit 48 home runs and knocked in 154 runs while batting .274.

The Brewers continue their weekend series against the host Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Milwaukee was shut out in the first game, 4-0, on Thursday.