Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media before game four of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the Kansas City Royals (at home).
The Yankees won by a score of 7-0.
They swept the Royals (and have won five out of their last seven).
Yankees Announce Trade With Astros
GettySenior Vice President, General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to introducing Aaron Boone as New York Yankee manager at Yankee Stadium on December 6, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Before Sunday’s win, the Yankees announced that they had made a trade with the Houston Astros.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Wilmy Sanchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for INF Braden Shewmake.”
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Wilmy Sanchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for INF Braden Shewmake.
Shewmake was the 21st pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of two MLB seasons (31 games) with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox.
GettyBraden Shewmake #17 of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates following a home run during the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on March 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Yankees-Astros Trade
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Brian McTaggart: “Astros have acquired IF Braden Shewmake from the Yankees in exchange for minor leaguer RHP Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake has played his entire 2026 season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees minor league system.”
Somerset Patriots: “The @Yankees have announced that RHP Wilmy Sanchez has been acquired in a trade from Houston Astros and assigned to Double-A Somerset.”
@Mark_Trova: “Braden Shewmake’s role was emergency shortstop and the Yankees added Scheuemann and DeJong to their depth this offseason. Surprised this hadn’t already happened to be honest”
@NYY_Prospects: “Yankees acquired RHP Wilmy Sanchez for Shewmake. The 22-year-old is coming off a rough 2025 in Double-A (6.05 ERA, 51 BB in 61 IP), but is off to a strong start to 2026, allowing one run in seven innings.”
GettyBraden Shewmake #89 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
@ericpgirard: “I like video of the #Astros 3 recent acquisitions-OFersDustin Harris & Daniel Johnson & INF Braden Shewmake, all lefties who hit, can run & are solid defensively. Wonder tho if Dana’s acquiring minor leaguers to have bodies after the deadline when the Stros will prob be sellers.”
@FiresideYankees: “The Yankees have traded INF Braden Shewmake to the Houston Astros in exchange for RHP Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake is hitting .250 with a .627 OPS in AAA. Sanchez is currently in AA.”
@RichardZane32: “Former Texas A&M infielder Braden Shewmake is back with a club in the Lone Star State 👍”
@MikeMitchNH: “A little reunion here for Dana, as Shewmake was drafted by the Braves in the 1st round in 2019 when he was their scouting director.”
GettyBraden Shewmake #17 of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Yankees And Astros Right Now
The Yankees are the top team in the American League East with a 13-9 record in 22 games.
They will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the Boston Red Sox.
Meanwhile, the Astros are the last-place team in the American League West with an 8-15 record in 23 games.
They will play the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in Ohio.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar