The New York Yankees announced on their Twitter today that the team claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off of waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Drafted by the Atlanta Braves initially, Shewmake went 21st overall in the 2019 MLB Draft, and while he was a highly regarded defender in his time with the organization, the lack of a promising offensive profile quickly caused his stock to plummet. He was included in a four-player deal last winter to acquire Aaron Bummer from the White Sox but struggled at both the Triple-A and Major League level.
Yankees claim former 2019 first-round pick, add to 40-man roster
