Yankees trade Braden Shewmake to Astros for Wilmy Sanchez
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees traded infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros in exchange for minor league pitcher Wilmy Sanchez.
- Shewmake, 28, has spent most of his time in Triple-A with limited major league experience and lacked a clear path to playing time with the Yankees.
- The Yankees chose not to carry a true backup shortstop this season, limiting Shewmake's chances to join the major league roster despite an injury to Anthony Volpe.
- Sanchez, 22, is a right-handed pitcher with a 4.61 ERA in the minors, showing strong strikeout ability but struggling with control due to a high walk rate.
- Sanchez started the season well in Double-A, allowing just one run over seven innings with eight strikeouts, indicating potential upside for the Yankees.
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