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Yankees Acquire Infielder Max Schuemann from Athletics
New York sends pitcher Luis Burgos to Oakland in the deal
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos. Schuemann, a 28-year-old with major league experience, will look to contribute as a bench piece for the Yankees after struggling at the plate in his time with the A's over the past two seasons.
Why it matters
The Yankees are always looking to improve their roster, and the addition of Schuemann provides them with another versatile infielder who can provide depth off the bench. While Schuemann has not produced at a high level in the majors so far, the Yankees are hoping a change of scenery can help unlock his potential.
The details
In the trade, the Yankees sent right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos to the Athletics. Burgos has a 3.39 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 8.02 K/9 in 79.2 minor league innings. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernández for assignment and outrighted right-hander Dom Hamel and infielder Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- The trade was completed on Monday, February 9, 2026.
The players
Max Schuemann
A 28-year-old infielder who has major league experience with the Oakland Athletics over the past two seasons.
Luis Burgos
A right-handed pitcher in the Yankees' minor league system with a 3.39 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 8.02 K/9 in 79.2 innings.
Yanquiel Fernández
An outfielder in the Yankees' organization who was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Dom Hamel
A right-handed pitcher in the Yankees' organization who was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Braden Shewmake
An infielder in the Yankees' organization who was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
What’s next
The Yankees will look to get Schuemann acclimated to their organization and see if he can earn a spot on the major league roster during spring training.
The takeaway
The Yankees are always looking to improve their roster, and the addition of Schuemann provides them with another versatile infielder who can provide depth off the bench. While Schuemann has not produced at a high level in the majors so far, the Yankees are hoping a change of scenery can help unlock his potential.
