Yanks acquire utility man Schuemann in trade with A's for righty prospect

TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees added another versatile depth option on Monday, acquiring infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-hander Luis Burgos.

The 28-year-old Schuemann will provide an additional bench choice for manager Aaron Boone and his coaches this spring, competing against Oswaldo Cabrera and Amed Rosario, who are already on the roster. Paul DeJong is also in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Schuemann, 28, batted .197 (36-for-183) with two homers and 13 RBIs in 101 games with the Athletics in 2025. He appeared defensively at second base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.

TRADE DETAILS
Yankees receive: INF Max Schuemann
A's receive: RHP Luis Burgos

Over parts of two Major League seasons with the A’s (2024-25), the right-handed batter has posted a .212/.306/.297 slash line with nine homers and 47 RBIs in 234 games.

Burgos, 20, logged a 3.39 ERA in 25 games (10 starts) over parts of two Minor League seasons in the Yankees’ organization (2024-25). In 2025, he was 3-4 with a 2.44 ERA in 11 games (eight starts) for the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Bombers.

To create room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernández for assignment on Monday. Another move will be forthcoming to add first baseman Paul Goldschmidt once his one-year, $4 million contract is finalized.

Additionally, the Yankees outrighted right-hander Dom Hamel and infielder Braden Shewmake off the Major League roster and onto the roster of Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Hamel and Shewmake have been invited to 2026 Major League Spring Training as non-roster invitees.