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Signed a one-year contract with the Tigers in May of 2026.
Inks big-league deal with Tigers
Short signed a major-league contract with the Tigers on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Short elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A on Thursday, but he'll now return to the Tigers and reclaim a spot on the active roster. The 30-year-old has gone 0-for-3 with a strikeout while appearing in just two games with Detroit this season, and he'll presumably continue to serve as bench depth while in the majors. Jace Jung was optioned to Toledo in a corresponding move.
Short elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A on Thursday, but he'll now return to the Tigers and reclaim a spot on the active roster. The 30-year-old has gone 0-for-3 with a strikeout while appearing in just two games with Detroit this season, and he'll presumably continue to serve as bench depth while in the majors. Jace Jung was optioned to Toledo in a corresponding move.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+30%
OPS vs LHP
2026
-100%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .633 | 49 | 1 | 6 | .200 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .486 | 102 | 1 | 6 | .141 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 1.009 | 19 | 1 | 5 | .353 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .495 | 37 | 1 | 2 | .152 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .335 | 26 | 0 | 1 | .095 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .504 | 62 | 0 | 4 | .143 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+25%
OPS on Road
2026
-100%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .484 | 93 | 2 | 6 | .148 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .607 | 58 | 0 | 6 | .182 | ||||
| 2026Home | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026Away | .500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025Home | .533 | 36 | 2 | 4 | .152 | ||||
| 2025Away | .921 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .353 | ||||
| 2024Home | .477 | 54 | 0 | 2 | .156 | ||||
| 2024Away | .404 | 34 | 0 | 3 | .080 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Zack Short compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.00BB Rate
28.6%K Rate
28.6%BABIP
.000ISO
.000AVG
.000OBP
.286SLG
.000OPS
.286wOBA
.197Exit Velocity
97.6 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.166Expected SLG
.399Sprint Speed
20.0 ft/secGround Ball %
0.0%Line Drive %
0.0%Fly Ball %
100.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Short played in a career-high 112 games for Detroit last year, but he was let go early in the offseason after he posted a .204/.292/.339 slash line with seven homers and five steals. The Mets claimed him off waivers, and he should compete for a utility bench spot in 2024.
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Clears waivers
Short cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Toledo, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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DFA'd by Detroit
The Tigers designated Short for assignment Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Summoned from minor-league ranks
The Tigers selected Short's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
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Traded to Tigers
The Tigers acquired Short from the Nationals on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
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Flipped to Nationals
The Nationals acquired Short from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
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Playing all over
Short is expected to play three infield positions and the outfield for Detroit, reports Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
Analysis
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.
Short hit ninth and played second Tuesday in his return to Detroit from the minors. The 27-year-old made starts at five different positions for Triple-A Toledo this season and is expected to play all over the diamond for the Tigers. The utilityman hit .231/.355/.398 with 11 homers and 11 stolen bases in 102 games for the Mud Hens this season. He made his big-league debut last year for the Tigers, and after a strong start, hit just .106/.185/.235 with 47 strikeouts over his final 151 plate appearances. With Jonathan Schoop out with an ankle injury, Short may get some regular playing time and the chance to prove he can hit in the majors.