Overview
- The Milwaukee Brewers announced they acquired Braden Shewmake from the Houston Astros for cash on Sunday, July 12.
- Hours after the deal the team placed Shewmake in the lineup, playing third base and batting ninth against Paul Skenes.
- Milwaukee designated outfielder-turned-infielder Greg Jones for assignment to open the 26-man roster spot after the acquisition.
- Shewmake is a 2019 first-round pick who has played multiple infield spots this season and is hitting .256 with a .695 OPS and three homers in 83 plate appearances.
- The move fills an immediate need because David Hamilton is on the injured list with a left hamstring and minor-leaguer Jett Williams is unavailable with a wrist issue, giving the Brewers low-cost, game-ready depth through the All-Star break.