Braden Shewmake - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Astros Utility Player Loses Important Chance at Playing Time After Injury Braden Shewmake was supposed to be a cornerstone.

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Astros get a major bullpen boost as closer Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL

All-Star closer Josh Hader has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by Houston after sitting out all season, giving the Astros bullpen a major boost

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Out with adductor strain The Astros placed Shewmake on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right adductor strain.

Impact Shewmake suffered the injury during Saturday's game versus the Brewers and was unable to make enough improvement to avoid the IL. He'll be eligible to return in mid-June, but it's the type of injury that could lead to longer than a minimum absence.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Shewmake is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Shewmake exited Saturday's contest due to groin soreness and will sit for at least one game. Nick Allen is picking up a start at second base for Houston in the series finale.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin soreness Shewmake was removed from Saturday's game against the Brewers with right groin soreness.

Impact Shewmake went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving the game in the fifth inning. The Astros may have more information regarding the 28-year-old's status after the game, though Nick Allen could be in line for reps at the keystone if Shewmake ends up needing to miss time.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Shewmake is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With southpaw Shota Imanaga on the bump for the Cubs, the left-handed-hitting Shewmake will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-5 with a walk and a run scored while starting the first two games of the series at second base. Brice Matthews will fill in for Shewmake at the keystone Sunday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Wednesday Shewmake is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact The Astros will go with Jeremy Pena at shortstop and Brice Matthews at second base in the series finale, bringing an end to Shewmake's run of nine consecutive starts. Since being acquired from the Yankees in late April and being added to the big-league roster, Shewmake is hitting .291 with three home runs and seven RBI through his first 19 games with Houston. With Pena and Jake Meyers recently returning from the injured list to reclaim everyday roles at shortstop and in center field, respectively, Shewmake and Matthews will jockey for playing time at the keystone.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Astros

The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Houston Astros looking to stop a three-game road skid

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Houston Astros and Texas Rangers play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros face the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Arrighetti brings no-hitter into the eighth inning as Astros shut out Rangers 2-0

Spencer Arrighetti took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the eighth inning Friday night when Texas Rangers rookie Justin Foscue hit a line-drive si...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Astros host the Rangers in first of 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Luke Raley hits 3-run home run, Garver hits his 1st of the season and Mariners beat Astros 8-3

Luke Raley hit a three-run home run, Mitch Garver added his first homer of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 8-3

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Cole's 10th-inning RBI single lifts the Astros past the Mariners, 4-3

Christian Walker homered and Zach Cole hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Arozarena leads Mariners against the Astros after 4-hit outing

The Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros after Randy Arozarena had four hits on Tuesday in a 10-2 win over the Astros

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Canzone's first career grand slam sparks Mariners' 10-2 rout of the Astros

Dominic Canzone hit his first career grand slam and Randy Arozarena went 4 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros on Tu...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Seeing time at shortstop vs. RHPs Shewmake will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact For the Astros' third consecutive matchup versus a right-handed starter, the left-handed-hitting Shewmake has received the nod over the right-handed-hitting Nick Allen at shortstop. Assuming the Astros continue to take a platoon approach to shortstop, Shewmake will likely see the bulk of the starts at the position in the short term, but Jeremy Pena (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday or Wednesday and could settle back atop the depth chart by the weekend.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns' strong start and a big fifth inning help Reds snap 8-game skid with 3-1 win over Astros

Chase Burns threw six innings of one-run ball, Matt McClain drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Ast...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Braden Shewmake crushes solo home run, giving Astros lead over Reds

MAY 9 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Benches Clear in Red Sox-Tigers After Hit by Pitch

Benches cleared in Red Sox-Tigers, the Astros spoiled Shohei Ohtani's superb start, the Cubs walked it off again and more from Tuesday's MLB...

MAY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Benches Clear in Red Sox-Tigers After Hit by Pitch

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Astros vs Dodgers Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

MAY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Capitalizes on start with homer Shewmake went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact Shewmake hasn't gotten many opportunities since he was called up April 20, and this was his first start in the Astros' past six contests. He made the most of it by logging half of Houston's four total hits, including a solo homer in the third inning, which proved to be the winning run. Shewmake has been effective when given a chance with a .308/.308/.769 slash line, two home runs and two RBI over 14 plate appearances, but his fantasy viability is very limited given how little playing time he's received.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lambert outduels Ohtani as Astros notch best win of season HOUSTON -- Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake hit the first home runs of the season off Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani, who was outdueled b...

MAY 6 • MLB.COM

Ohtani allows his first HRs of the season to Walker and Shewmake as the Astros beat the Dodgers 2-1

Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings to give the Houston Astros a 2-1...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

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Astros get a major bullpen boost as closer Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL

Rangers aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Astros

Houston Astros and Texas Rangers play in game 2 of series

Arrighetti brings no-hitter into the eighth inning as Astros shut out Rangers 2-0

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers

Astros host the Rangers in first of 3-game series

Luke Raley hits 3-run home run, Garver hits his 1st of the season and Mariners beat Astros 8-3

Cole's 10th-inning RBI single lifts the Astros past the Mariners, 4-3

Arozarena leads Mariners against the Astros after 4-hit outing

Canzone's first career grand slam sparks Mariners' 10-2 rout of the Astros

Chase Burns' strong start and a big fifth inning help Reds snap 8-game skid with 3-1 win over Astros

Braden Shewmake crushes solo home run, giving Astros lead over Reds

Last Night in Baseball: Benches Clear in Red Sox-Tigers After Hit by Pitch

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

Astros vs Dodgers Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Ohtani allows his first HRs of the season to Walker and Shewmake as the Astros beat the Dodgers 2-1