Yankees Trade Infielder Braden Shewmake to Astros for Pitcher Wilmy Sanchez
The New York Yankees announced a trade sending infielder Braden Shewmake to the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitcher Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake, 28, had been with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and had limited major league experience. Sanchez, 22, has shown strikeout ability in the minors despite control issues.
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The Yankees sent infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros and received right-handed pitcher Wilmy Sanchez in return.
Player Backgrounds Braden
Shewmake, 28, spent the previous season and the start of the current season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
He is described as a contact-hitting middle infielder with defensive skills and has appeared in 31 major league games. Shewmake had an opportunity to join the major league roster this season due to an injury to Anthony Volpe, but the team chose not to add a dedicated backup shortstop.
Acquired Pitcher's Profile
Wilmy Sanchez, 22, has a career 4.61 ERA in the minor leagues. Sanchez started the current season in Double-A, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out eight batters over seven innings.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Sunday, April 18, 2026
The Yankees announced the trade of Braden Shewmake to the Astros for Wilmy Sanchez.
1 sourceNew York Post - Start of current season
Braden Shewmake began the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after an opportunity due to Anthony Volpe's injury.
1 sourceNew York Post - Previous season
Braden Shewmake spent the entire previous season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
- 01
The trade provides the Yankees with pitching depth in their minor league system.
- 02
Shewmake may gain more playing opportunities with the Astros.
- 03
The move adjusts the Yankees' infield roster options amid Volpe's return.
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