Detroit Tigers Sign Zack Short, Option Former 1st Round Pick
Zack Short has returned to the Detroit Tigers on an MLB contract while Jace Jung heads back to Triple-A Toledo.
The Detroit Tigers continue shuffling their roster as injuries and inconsistency force the organization to prioritize versatility. On Friday, the Tigers officially signed infielder Zack Short to a major league contract and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. To make room on the active roster, Detroit optioned infielder Jace Jung back to Triple-A Toledo.
Zack Short Back With Tigers Again The latest Zack Short Tigers reunion comes after a chaotic week. Detroit originally acquired Short from the Washington Nationals earlier this month and briefly added him to the 26-man roster before designating him for assignment just two days later. After clearing waivers, Short remained in the organization and ultimately signed a one-year MLB contract to return to the active roster.
Now, he is back in the lineup almost immediately. Tigers Prioritize Defense and Versatility The move says a lot about what the Tigers currently value. Short has struggled offensively throughout his major league career, hitting just .
171 with a . 564 OPS across 243 MLB games . However, his defensive flexibility remains extremely valuable, especially for a Tigers team dealing with injuries and constant lineup adjustments.