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Yankees Trade for Max Schuemann, Shuffle Roster

2/9/2026

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The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-hander Luis Burgos.
Max Schuemann, 28, has played primarily shortstop and recorded a .212 batting average with 21 steals over 234 games in two seasons.
The Yankees seek to improve their depth due to infielder Jorbit Vivas being out of options.
To make room for Schuemann, the Yankees designated Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
The Yankees also outrighted Dom Hamel and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A and invited them to big league camp for spring training.

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The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-hander Luis Burgos.
Max Schuemann, 28, has played primarily shortstop and recorded a .212 batting average with 21 steals over 234 games in two seasons.
The Yankees seek to improve their depth due to infielder Jorbit Vivas being out of options.
To make room for Schuemann, the Yankees designated Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
The Yankees also outrighted Dom Hamel and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A and invited them to big league camp for spring training.