Houston Astros Place Joey Loperfido on 10-Day IL, Acquire Braden Shewmake
The Houston Astros have placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain sustained during a recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals. To fill the roster spot, the team recalled right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray from their Triple-A affiliate, Sugar Land. Loperfido had been batting .259 with six RBIs in 20 games this season prior to the injury. In a separate transaction, the Astros acquired infielder Braden Shewmake from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league pitcher Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake began the season with the Yankees' Triple-A team in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. These moves reflect the Astros' active management of their roster early in the 2026 MLB season, addressing both immediate injury needs and long-term infield depth. The announcement was made public on Sunday, April 19, 2026, highlighting the dynamic nature of team compositions in professional baseball as clubs adjust to player health and performance metrics.
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Houston Astros Place Joey Loperfido on 10-Day IL, Acquire Braden Shewmake
The Houston Astros have placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain sustained during a recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals. To fill the roster spot, the team recalled right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray from their Triple-A affiliate, Sugar Land. Loperfido had been batting .259 with six RBIs in 20 games this season prior to the injury. In a separate transaction, the Astros acquired infielder Braden Shewmake from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league pitcher Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake began the season with the Yankees' Triple-A team in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. These moves reflect the Astros' active management of their roster early in the 2026 MLB season, addressing both immediate injury needs and long-term infield depth. The announcement was made public on Sunday, April 19, 2026, highlighting the dynamic nature of team compositions in professional baseball as clubs adjust to player health and performance metrics.
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