Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Sunday that Wiemer (knee) is expected to be sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Wiemer was diagnosed with a strained popliteus muscle in his left knee Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers placed Wiemer (knee) on the 10-day IL on Saturday.

Wiemer was removed from Friday's game versus the Cubs with an apparent left knee injury, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers recalled Wiemer from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

The Brewers optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Wiemer was not injured during Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox despite leaving the game early, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Wiemer was removed from Thursday's game versus the White Sox with an apparent injury, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Wiemer is part of the Brewers' roster for their NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Diamondbacks.

Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.