Washington Nationals trade for a second Yankees infielder
The Washington Nationals have traded for a Yankees infielder for a second time in a week.
The Washington Nationals have made their second trade of the week with the New York Yankees, this one acquiring a veteran infielder for cash considerations. The Nationals have acquired Zack Short, a 30-year-old infielder who played shortstop for the Houston Astros in 22 games in 2025. In his only season in Houston, he hit .
200 with a . 341 OBP in 112 Triple-A appearances. In his 22 appearances in the majors, Short hit .
220 with a . 291 OBP in 56 at-bats. Short was not invited to the Yankees' main roster for 2026 before the trade.
Short finished 2025 with a . 967 fielding percentage in his 22 Major League games in 2025. In his 70 shortstop appearances in Triple-A during the 2025 season, he finished with a fielding percentage of .