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July 12, 2026
Braden Shewmake: The Milwaukee Brewers made a quick roster move on July 12, acquiring infielder Braden Shewmake from the Houston Astros for cash considerations.
Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time getting him into the lineup. Shewmake started at third base and batted ninth against Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes just hours after landing in Pittsburgh.
The move addresses an infield shortage in Milwaukee. David Hamilton remains on the injured list with a left hamstring issue.
To make room for Shewmake, the Brewers designated outfielder Greg Jones for assignment.
Jones had been filling in as the team's lone backup infielder over the past week, despite playing the position sparingly during his career.
Milwaukee had considered another option to cover Hamilton's absence. Top prospect Jett Williams was in line for a possible MLB debut this week. A minor wrist injury put those plans on hold, Murphy confirmed July 12.
Shewmake brings a left-handed bat to the Brewers' infield mix. He was a first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves back in 2019.
This season, split between stops before landing in Milwaukee, he's hitting .256 with a .695 OPS across 83 plate appearances.
He's also shown some pop, hitting three home runs, though he's walked just twice. His career numbers tell a tougher story.
Over 61 games, Shewmake carries a .192 average and a .519 OPS. Houston designated him for assignment on July 10.
Murphy explained why Shewmake fits the current need. "It's nice, a left-handed hitting infielder to replace Hamilton," Murphy said. He also praised Jones's effort filling in out of position. "Jones is a great kid.
He didn't play a lot of infield," Murphy added, noting Shewmake's experience, speed, and contact-hitting ability.
As for Hamilton, the Brewers aren't taking chances with his hamstring. The injury isn't considered serious, but the team plans a cautious recovery timeline.
Hamilton will rehab in Houston during the All-Star break, which begins July 13. He's expected to serve the full minimum 10-day stint on the injured list.
"We just got to be careful with the hamstring that first time," Murphy said. "We'll see where he's at. We're probably talking a couple series after that."
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