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APRIL 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANKEES ACQUIRE RHP WILMY SANCHEZ The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Wilmy Sanchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for INF Braden Shewmake.
April 19 was a big day for prospects Ryan Ward & Wilber Dotel, both of whom were called up by their respective teams. Additionally, the Yankees made a small trade with the Astros and acquired Minor League reliever Wilmy Sanchez.
Even though the MLB trade deadline isn't until August, the New York Yankees would be wise to start making a list of potential candidates to target.
The Yankees have completed a deal with the Houston Astros, sending infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros in exchange for relief pitcher Wilmy Sanchez.