BRADEN SHEWMAKE NEWS

Claimed by Kansas City The Royals claimed Shewmake off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Shewmake had been booted from Chicago's 40-man roster but will now join Kansas City's 40-man and remain in the American League Central. The infielder is just 8-for-64 at the plate during his brief time at the major-league level but has a reputation as a solid defender. Shewmake has minor-league options remaining and will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Omaha.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Shewmake for assignment Wednesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Tyler Gilbert, who was acquired via trade. Shewmake is just 8-for-64 at the plate during his brief time at the major-league level. The 27-year-old can play a capable shortstop and has minor-league options remaining, so it's possible he'll draw interest via trade or waivers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Saturday Shewmake (ankle) is starting at shortstop Saturday against the Mariners.

Impact Shewmake was given a 2-to-4 week timeline when he was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain Sunday, but his recovery has progressed much faster than expected, and he has apparently already gotten to the point where the White Sox are comfortable playing him in the field. Shewmake is only 7-for-32 with five RBI this spring but still projects to win a bench spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May have path to majors Shewmake was traded from Atlanta to the White Sox on Thursday along with Michael Soroka (forearm), Jared Shuster, Nicky Lopez and Riley Gowens in exchange for Aaron Bummer.

Impact Shewmake entered the 2022 season with a chance to win the starting shortstop job in Atlanta, but Orlando Arcia's strong form ended that opportunity. Even after posting a disappointing 72 wRC+ across 526 plate appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett, Shewmake should once again be in a position to vie for a consistent role in the majors during spring training thanks to this change of scenery.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up at Gwinnett Shewmake is slashing .328/.421/.656 over his last 18 games for Triple-A Gwinnett with seven doubles, a triple, four homers, four steals and a 7:7 BB:K.

Impact The 25-year-old shortstop has no clear path to the majors as long as Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia are healthy, but Shewmake appears to be taking a big step forward as a hitter. His glovework has never been in question, so if he can demonstrate the ability to provide some kind of offense in the majors, he stands a much better chance of securing a starting role in the future -- whether it's with Atlanta, or in another organization should he get shipped out at the trade deadline.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After making some changes, Shewmake hits for Gwinnett's first cycle Braden Shewmake had been struggling at the plate. The fifth-ranked Braves prospect was not playing up to his usual standard and his body con...

JUNE 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Optioned back to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact Shewmake appeared in only two games during his nearly two-week stay on the major-league roster and went 0-for-4 with no walks and one strikeout. The 25-year-old will return to the Triple-A level to regular playing time.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried and Braves endure sloppy night while Braden Shewmake enjoys memorable debut Shewmake got the call of a lifetime, which added a silver lining to an otherwise forgettable day for Fried and the Braves.

MAY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Big-league debut Friday Shewmake is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Shewmake will enter the lineup after being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, replacing Vaughn Grissom at shortstop. Grissom has struggled to a .190 average with seven strikeouts over his last six games, so he could slide into a timeshare with Shewmake if the latter performs well in his big-league debut.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves promote infield prospect Braden Shewmake Shewmake showed his skill set during spring training, when he drew routine praise for his defensive acumen and speed.

MAY 5, 2023 • AJC.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Shewmake was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.

Impact Shewmake has hit .243/.282/.456 with five homers and nine steals at Gwinnett this season while splitting time between second base and shortstop. With Vaughn Grissom not hitting much, it's possible Shewmake could steal some starts at shortstop.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braden Shewmake homers in Gwinnett Stripers' win Braves prospect Jared Shuster allowed just one unearned run in three innings but walked five in the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers’ 9-3 victory...

APRIL 21, 2023 • AJC.COM

Walks it off in Gwinnett's opener Shewmake went 1-for-4 with a three-run, walkoff home run in Gwinnett's Opening Day win over Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact Getting the start at second base and hitting third for the Stripers, Shewmake took Robert Garcia deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to break open a 5-5 tie. The heroics salvaged what started out as a rough night at the plate for Shewmake, as he struck out in his other four at-bats. After nearly winning the starting shortstop job for Atlanta in spring training, the 25-year-old is a phone call away if a vacancy opens up on the big-league infield, but he'll need to prove at Triple-A he's a better option than Vaughn Grissom, who reached base three times Friday, scored three runs and stole a base but also committed an error at shortstop.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braden Shewmake smashes walk-off homer in Gwinnett season opener Braden Shewmake hoped he’d be a first-time big leaguer when spring training concluded. Instead, he’ll have to wait a bit longer. But his day...

APRIL 1, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braden Shewmake feels he's proven himself, waits for opportunity in majors Braden Shewmake hoped he’d be a first-time big leaguer when spring training concluded. Instead, he’ll have to wait a bit longer. But his day...

APRIL 1, 2023 • AJC.COM

Projected Braves' Opening Day roster: A new look after a flurry of moves Things changed after team officials agreed that neither Vaughn Grissom nor Braden Shewmake was a finished product at shortstop.

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will play both middle infield spots Shewmake will see action at both shortstop and second base for Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Atlanta wants Shewmake to keep working on his hitting but also wants Vaughn Grissom to keep working on his defense at shortstop, so the solution will be for both to start every day at Gwinnett but rotate where they play out in the field. Orlando Arcia's starting assignment at shortstop in the majors seems fairly tenuous, so if either prospect gets off to a hot start at Triple-A and seems ready to handle a full-time gig in the majors, a quick promotion remains very possible. Shewmake opened some eyes in spring training by going 10-for-31 (.323) during Grapefruit League play while flashing strong glovework at short, but his career numbers at the plate coming into 2023 suggest his ceiling might be that of a big-league utility player.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of moves clear way for Arcia's nod at SS NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Just when it looked like Braden Shewmake and Vaughn Grissom were competing to replace Dansby Swanson as Atlanta’s starti...

MARCH 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Beginning year at Triple-A Atlanta optioned Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact With Shewmake as well as Vaughn Grissom being sent to Triple-A to start the year, Orlando Arcia has won Atlanta's starting shortstop job. Shewmake made a late charge for the starting gig, as he impressed both with his bat and glove during the Grapefruit League play. Shewmake and Grissom will serve as Gwinnett's everyday starters in the middle infield, with Shewmake expected to mostly play second base. Both have a good chance to help Atlanta before the end of 2023.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to win starting job Atlanta manager Brian Snitker told reporters Saturday that Shewmake has a chance to win the starting shortstop job out of spring training, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The starting shortstop gig was assumed to be Vaughn Grissom's coming into the spring camp, but Shewmake's strong defense and a solid start at the plate has made this a competition. "We're going to take one of the two (Shewmake or Grissom) more than likely," Snitker said. "We'll see who we leave with in a couple of weeks." This will be a position battle to monitor over the remainder of spring training, and a decision may not be made until the final days of camp.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Friday Shewmake went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop and hitting seventh, Shewmake swiped his first bag of the spring on his second attempt. The 25-year-old has put himself in the mix to be Atlanta's Opening Day shortstop with some strong glovework this spring, and he hasn't hurt his case with his bat by going 9-for-27 (.333) with two doubles and a triple, as well as a respectable 2:5 BB:K. Vaughn Grissom has also hit well this spring and offers more upside at the plate, albeit perhaps with shakier defense, so this job battle could come down to the wire in camp.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making push for shortstop job Shewmake is making a push for Atlanta's starting shortstop job, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Shewmake has an .805 OPS during Grapefruit League play and has impressed the team with his defense at shortstop. He made his fourth start over the last seven games Friday at short, while presumed starter Vaughn Grissom has started just two games over that stretch and has been on the bench for three straight, although he's expected to play Saturday. One of Grissom or Shewmake should be the starter at shortstop for Atlanta and the other will play every day at Triple-A Gwinnett relegating veteran Orlando Arcia to the bench in either scenario. Shewmake has struggled offensively the last two seasons in the minors, but it sounds like the 2019 first-round pick could be the choice at short if the club prioritizes defense.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braden Shewmake's newborn son gives him perspective on baseball TAMPA, Fla. — When the days rehabbing his torn PCL became long or monotonous, or both, Braden Shewmake’s motivation was at home waiting for...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could get call later in year Shewmake is looking good in the early part of camp and could be an option for Atlanta at shortstop later in the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vaughn Grissom and Orlando Arcia are competing for the starting shortstop job this spring, but Shewmake could be the next man up if injuries or poor performance hit during the year. The 25-year-old was a first-round pick in 2019 out of Texas A&M and might have gotten a September call-up were it not for a knee injury in August. He finished the season with a .259/.316/.399 slash line for Triple-A Gwinnett over 75 games. Shewmake has graded out highly for his defense at shortstop in the minors, but his limited offensive ceiling could make him a utility player in the majors once he finally makes his debut.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who's going to play shortstop for the Atlanta Braves?

Dansby Swanson has gobbled up nearly every inning at shortstop for the Braves since 2017. Now that he's gone, who'll man the position? Let's...

JANUARY 19, 2023