Tigers Re-Sign Zack Short To Major League Deal
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Tigers have re-signed infielder Zack Short to a major league deal after designating him for assignment earlier this week; Jace Jung was optioned in a corresponding roster move.
- The Tigers have been managing several middle infield injuries, including Trey Sweeney (shoulder), Zach McKinstry (hip/abdominal inflammation), and Javier Báez (ankle), prompting roster adjustments.
- Short was initially acquired from the Nationals for cash, played a few games, then was DFA'd due to roster constraints, but was brought back following Gleyber Torres' placement on the injured list.
- At 31, Short is valued as a glove-first utility infielder with six consecutive MLB seasons, though his offensive production remains modest (.171/.269/.295 batting line over 597 plate appearances).
- The Tigers plan to use Short as bench depth behind a rotation of McKinstry, Colt Keith, Hao-Yu Lee, and Kevin McGonigle, who has been filling in at shortstop and third base during Báez's absence.
