Astros sign Braden Shewmake to minor league contract ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Houston Astros have signed Braden Shewmake to a minor league contract just before the MLB trade deadline. Shewmake previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers after being designated for assignment, and this will be his second stint with the Astros this season. He adds infield depth, having previously provided versatility amid injury issues. Now assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land, he could serve as insurance for the Astros' infield as the team seeks to reinforce their roster ahead of the playoff push.
- •Braden Shewmake signs with Astros after leaving Brewers.
- •Houston seeks additional infield depth ahead of trade deadline.
- •Shewmake previously played 30 games for the Astros this season.
- •He is assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land for now.
- •Astros still considering larger transactions before the deadline.
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