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New York trades infielder Braden Shewmake to Houston for 22-year-old right-hander Wilmy Sanchez, a minor-league pitcher with strikeout ability but walk concerns; Shewmake, who spent most of the past seasons in Triple-A with limited MLB action, lacked a clear path to the majors with Volpe back and Ryan McMahon at shortstop, while Sanchez began the season well in Double-A, offering the Yankees a depth pitching prospect.
The Yankees traded infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros for right-hander Wilmy Sanchez. Houston also placed Joey Loperfido on the injured list and recalled Jayden Murray, returning to a 13-man pitching staff. Shewmake provides infield depth for an Astros club missing multiple shortstops as Jeremy Peña and Nick Allen deal with injuries. He posted an 82 wRC+ in 72 Triple-A games last season and went 1-for-10 in 2026 at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Sanchez, a reliever who has climbed Houston’s ladder, has moved from starter to bullpen with improving results; he logged a 3.50 ERA across 54 innings in the minors in earlier seasons and has allowed just one run over seven innings in five Double-A outings this year.
The Atlanta Braves activated shortstop Orlando Arcia from the injured list and optioned infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett. Arcia returned to the lineup just 3 1/2 weeks after being hit with a fastball that left him with a microfracture in his left wrist. The Braves had been prepared to go with Grissom and Braden Shewmake in a shortstop platoon until Arcia returned following a rehab assignment, but Arcia lobbied hard for the Braves to activate him rather than spend time in Triple A. The team said the decision was based solely on Arcia looking ready in his workouts.
The Atlanta Braves have reinstated infielder Orlando Arcia from the injured list and optioned shortstop Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A. Arcia had been out with a microfracture in his left wrist since mid-April. The move comes as a surprise, as Arcia will return to the club without a rehab assignment. With Arcia back, it seems likely he will get the lion’s share of playing time at shortstop, while prospect Braden Shewmake will settle into an infield utility role behind Arcia, second baseman Ozzie Albies, and third baseman Austin Riley.
Braden Shewmake made his MLB debut for the Atlanta Braves in a 9-4 loss to the Orioles. Shewmake's parents surprised him by attending the game after an emotional call earlier in the day. The shortstop went hitless in four at-bats but is expected to compete for the everyday role until Orlando Arcia returns from injury. Shewmake's promotion came after producing an .862 OPS over his past 16 games for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Ronald Acuña Jr is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves' game against the Baltimore Orioles after taking a foul ball off his right knee in the previous game. Braden Shewmake will make his major league debut at shortstop for the Braves. The Orioles will have Jorge Mateo in the leadoff spot and Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, and Anthony Santander following him. The game will start at 7:20 p.m. ET and can be watched on Bally Sports Southeast.
Michael Harris II began his rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers, going 1-3 with a walk in his first game back. The Stripers won 2-1, with Braden Shewmake hitting a solo home run for the go-ahead run. The Mississippi Braves won 4-2, with Tanner Gordon pitching 5.2 scoreless innings and Cade Bunnell and Jacob Pearson hitting home runs. The Rome Braves lost 4-1, despite solid pitching performances from Tyler Owens and J.J. Niekro. The Augusta GreenJackets lost 3-2, with Jeremy Celedonio hitting a two-run homer in the first inning, but the offense struggling for the rest of the game.
Despite a disappointing day for the Atlanta Braves' minor league teams, Braden Shewmake continued his hot streak with two hits, while Nacho Alvarez recorded three hits and Luis Vargas struggled in his first Gwinnett start. Mississippi salvaged their homestand with a close win, Rome's bullpen struggled in a big loss, and Augusta's pitching let them down in an 8-4 loss to Myrtle Beach.
The Atlanta Braves' minor league affiliates had a successful night, with all three teams that played winning their games. Braden Shewmake homered for the second consecutive game in Triple-A, while Adam Zebrowski led Rome to an 8-0 victory with a home run and five RBIs. Owen Murphy put in another strong performance for Augusta, striking out five batters over 3.1 innings of scoreless baseball.
Atlanta Braves' Max Fried is likely to land on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring strain, and the rotation plans for next week remain uncertain. Right-handers Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder are under consideration to take the ball next Wednesday against the Cardinals in what would've been Fried's spot. Michael Soroka is slated to take the ball for Gwinnett on Tuesday in what'll be his season debut. The Braves are experimenting with Braden Shewmake at second base in Gwinnett, while Vaughn Grissom will get the majority of the shortstop reps there.
The Atlanta Braves have chosen Orlando Arcia as their starting shortstop for the upcoming season, leaving top prospects Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to start in Triple-A. The decision comes as a surprise, as the Braves had been grooming Grissom for the position. While Arcia has only played six games at shortstop since 2020 and is not known for his defensive prowess, the Braves may be giving Grissom and Shewmake more time to develop before making a final decision. The move also raises questions about the team's options in free agency or trade acquisitions for the shortstop position.
The Atlanta Braves have optioned infielders Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A, with Orlando Arcia set to take the starting shortstop job for Opening Day. Ehire Adrianza will serve as the utility infielder. The Braves have also made other roster cuts, including outfielders Jordan Luplow and Eli White, and right-hander Nick Anderson. The move is surprising given the Braves' recent history of being aggressive with young players, but it could have service time implications for Grissom and Shewmake.
The battle for the starting shortstop job for the Atlanta Braves is between Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, with one of them likely to head north with the club. Grissom has played well offensively this spring, while Shewmake is a better defensive shortstop. The decision could come down to concerns about Grissom's defense, but it's a subplot to keep an eye on over the final days of spring training.