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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2019 file photo St. Louis Cardinals catcher Matt Wieters pauses behind home plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The Cardinals signed Wieters to a contract for the 2020 season on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 bringing back the 33-year-old veteran to fill the same role behind Yadier Molina as last season. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)

Wieters finalizes $2 million deal with Cardinals

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Wieters earns backup job to Cardinals’ Molina

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FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters watches during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Wieters has agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. If added to the 40-man roster, the 32-year-old would get a one-year contract calling for a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues. Wieters spent the past two seasons with Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Wieters agrees to minor league contract with Cardinals

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Entering Monday, Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters was batting .216 in just 139 at-bats this season with four homers, 12 RBI and an OPS of .643. (Associated PRess)

Matt Wieters’ patience challenged by injuries, low offensive numbers

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Another loss, another shutout for Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters, second from right, talks with training staff in the dugout after leaving the baseball game with an injury, during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Ryan Zimmerman, Adams, Wieters play simulated game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg, Natonals injuries update

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Nationals catcher Wieters has surgery on left hamstring

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Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters, second from right, talks with training staff in the dugout after leaving the baseball game with an injury, during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Matt Wieters, Nationals catcher, undergoes surgery on hamstring

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Wieters (32) hits a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Matt Wieters homers against former teammate in Nationals’ victory over Diamondbacks

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Nationals place Wieters on DL with oblique injury

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Trimmer Wieters looks to rebound from career-worst season

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters listens to a question during a media availability before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, in Washington. Wieters is exercising his $10.5 million contract option for next season with the Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Wieters has no time to dwell in the past

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters listens to a question during a media availability before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, in Washington. Wieters is exercising his $10.5 million contract option for next season with the Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals C Matt Wieters exercises $10.5M option for 2018

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Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (32) talks with umpire Jerry Lane as Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell, left, scores on a passed ball and throwing error by Wieters that allowed batter Javier Baez to reach second after striking out, during the firth inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Matt Wieters exercises option to return to Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 16, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Scherzer strikes out 10, leads Nationals over Mets

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

At last, Nationals catcher Wieters ready for spring debut

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, in New York. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Scott Boras’ relationship with the Lerners again benefits Scott Boras

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, in New York. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Nationals announce deal with free-agent catcher Matt Wieters

By Bill Whitehead - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters walks to the dugout after he struck out against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Baltimore. The Twins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals sign catcher Matt Wieters

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times