Yankees Could Soon Cut Ties with Former 1st-Round Infielder, per Insider
Summary
The New York Yankees might remove Braden Shewmake from their 40-man roster. Shewmake, a former first-round draft pick, could be dropped because he hasn't yet shown he can play effectively in the major leagues. He spent the 2023 season with the Yankees' Triple-A team.Key Facts
- The Yankees' season has ended, so they are considering changes to their 40-man roster.
- Braden Shewmake was a first-round draft pick by the Atlanta Braves and has since played for multiple teams.
- Shewmake played for the Yankees' Triple-A team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, in 2023.
- He hasn't made the major league team and struggled in Triple-A with a .680 OPS.
- Shewmake is out of minor league options, so he must make the Yankees' major league roster or be exposed to waivers.
- The New York Post hinted Shewmake might lose his roster spot this offseason.
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