Yankees acquire IF Max Schuemann in trade with Athletics

Field Level Media|published: Mon 9th February, 15:27 2026

Sep 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann (12) throws the ball to first against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics on Monday, sending right-handed pitching prospect Luis Burgos as the return.

Schuemann, 28, has appeared in 234 major league games over the 2024-25 seasons for the Athletics, who drafted him in the 20th round of 2018 MLB Draft.

He has a .212 career batting average and .306 on-base percentage with nine home runs, 18 doubles, 47 RBIs and 154 strikeouts to 69 walks. Last season, he hit .197 with two homers and 13 RBI in 101 games.

After largely playing shortstop (93 games) in 2024, Schuemann played his most games (39) at second base followed by third base (27) in 2025. He's also played each of the outfield spots, bringing some real positional versatility to the Yankees.

Burgos, 20, was a Yankees undrafted-free-agent signing out of the Dominican Republic in June of 2024. He's posted a 4-4 record and 3.39 ERA over 25 games (10 starts) in two seasons in New York's farm system.

To make room for Schuemann, the Yankees designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.

--Field Level Media

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