Braden Shewmake - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Astros dealt another late scratch as Carlos Correa sits with a left ankle injury

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was scratched from Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a left ankle injury

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Homers in Astros debut Shewmake went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 12-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Shewmake's first at-bat with Houston came as a pinch hitter for Carlos Correa in the seventh inning, with the Astros in a 12-3 hole. The 28-year-old infielder responded with his second career MLB homer, a 403-foot blast off Fernando Cruz. Shewmake spent the entire 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Yankees system -- he slashed .243/.317/.361 with four homers and 15 steals in 85 games last year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Shewmake figures to remain with the Astros as a bench option until Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and Nick Allen (back) return from the IL.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees slug 4 HRs, extend winning streak to 7 games with 12-4 win over Astros

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ryan McMahon, Ben Rice and José Caballero homered and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Called up to majors The Astros selected Shewmake's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Just one day after acquiring Shewmake in a trade with the Yankees, the Astros will elevate the 28-year-old to the big-league roster to provide added depth in the infield while Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and Nick Allen (back) are on the shelf. Shewmake last saw big-league action in 2024 with the White Sox, appearing in 29 games while batting just .125/.134/.203 with one home run and five stolen bases over 67 plate appearances.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks boost Minor League pitching depth with deal for Astros' Sanchez NEW YORK – The Yankees added to their Minor League pitching depth on Sunday, acquiring right-handed reliever Wilmy Sanchez from the Astros i...

APRIL 19 • MLB.COM

Houston Astros place outfielder Joey Loperfido on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list because of a right quad strain

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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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

Astros dealt another late scratch as Carlos Correa sits with a left ankle injury

Yankees slug 4 HRs, extend winning streak to 7 games with 12-4 win over Astros

Houston Astros place outfielder Joey Loperfido on 10-day IL