NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Max Schuemann #30 of the New York Yankees looks on during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Max Schuemann #30 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals will open up a three-game series in the Bronx.
The Yankees are coming off a series where they took two out of three games from the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Getty Max Schuemann #30 of the New York Yankees looks on during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Ahead of Monday's series, the Yankees announced several roster moves.
One of those moves was to option Max Schuemann to Triple-A.
The Yankees wrote (via X): "Prior to tonight's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Added INF Luis García Jr. (#26) to the active roster. • Recalled RHP Kervin Castro (#74) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. • Optioned INF/OF Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre."
Schuemann is in the middle of his first season with the Yankees.
He is currently batting .194 with 14 hits, two home runs, eight RBIs, 17 runs and three stolen bases in 40 games.
Before New York, Schuemann had spent the first two seasons of his career with the Athletics .
GettyMax Schuemann #30 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Here's what people were saying about the roster update:
Like HEAVY's content? Be sure to follow us .
This article was originally published on HEAVY
The post New York Yankees Demote 3-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
