Houston Astros designate former Braves prospect Braden Shewmake for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Braden Shewmake, a former top prospect for the Atlanta Braves, has been designated for assignment by the Houston Astros. This decision comes as the Astros activated Jeremy Pena from the Injured List. Shewmake, 28, had played 30 games this season, batting.256 with three home runs, nine RBI, and ten runs scored. Following a brief MLB career that included stints with the Braves and the Chicago White Sox, Shewmake's future remains uncertain as he enters DFA limbo. It is likely he could be outrighted to Triple-A or released by the Astros.
- •Houston Astros designate Braden Shewmake for assignment on July 11, 2026.
- •Shewmake batted.256 with three home runs in 30 games this season.
- •Jeremy Pena has been activated from the Injured List by the Astros.
- •Shewmake made his MLB debut with the Braves and played for the White Sox.
- •His future in the league is uncertain as he enters DFA status.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former Atlanta Braves Top Prospect Cut by Current MLB Team
"The Atlanta Braves, like all other 30 MLB teams, have just one more series left on the schedule before the All-Star break. Los Bravos will square off against the St. Louis Cardinals (on the road), and look to enter the break strong after the Philadelphia Phillies (and Miami Marlins) are both hot on their heels […] The post Former Atlanta Braves Top Prospect Cut by Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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