ZACK SHORT NEWS

Detroit Tigers place Jose Urena on injured list, recall infielder Zack Short Detroit Tigers are giving one of their up-and-coming infielders an opportunity, as right-hander Jose Urena was placed on the 10-day injured...

MAY 29, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Recalled by Detroit Short was recalled by the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Short spent just over a month in the minors and slashed .227/.424/.409 with two home runs, nine runs scored and seven RBI in 13 games with Triple-A Toledo. He'll reclaim a major-league roster spot after right-hander Jose Urena (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday but should serve mainly in a depth role.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers: Promoting Zack Short over Isaac Paredes is maddening While Zack Short's appearance in the big leagues for the Detroit Tigers was over with quickly, the decision is still maddening. Even though...

APRIL 27, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sent down by Tigers Short was optioned to the Tigers' alternate training site following Saturday's loss to the Royals, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Short was called up by the Tigers on Wednesday and went 1-for-5 with two walks and three strikeouts while appearing in three games. However, he'll now be removed from the major-league roster to make room for Miguel Cabrera (biceps), who will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First big-league hit bittersweet for Tigers infielder Zack Short AJ Hinch moved Akil Baddoo up to the No. 2 spot in the batting order, hoping the rookie can spark a dormant offense

APRIL 24, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Short has hard time enjoying first MLB hit DETROIT -- Zack Short looked at the Tigers' lineup for Friday’s game against the Royals and thought he’d been benched. His manager, A.J. Hin...

APRIL 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tigers' Zack Short on first major-league hit: 'I'm glad my family saw it' Chris McCosky talks with rookie Zack Short, who had a single in the sixth inning in his second start of the season.

APRIL 24, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

After first career hit, Detroit Tigers' Zack Short shares his early MLB experience Detroit Tigers Infielder Zack Short talks after collecting his first MLB hit Friday, April 23, 2021, against the Kansas City Royals.

APRIL 24, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Why is nearly every Zach in history a pitcher? When the Tigers called up a rookie named Zack Short this week, it was an unlikely arrival … and not just because they put a guy named “Short...

APRIL 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

After a year in limbo, Tigers prospect Zack Short gets called to the majors Before his MLB debut, Zack Short had one Division I offer, suffered an injury in Triple A and spent almost all of 2019 at home.

APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers' rookie Zack Short impresses with glove, batter's eye in MLB debut Short made a couple fine defensive plays and drew two walks in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

APRIL 21, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers call up INF Zack Short; designate 1B Renato Nunez for assignment Slugging first baseman Renato Nunez was designated for assignment by the Tigers, leaving Detroit without a true power bat in the lineup.

APRIL 21, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Called up Wednesday Short was recalled from the Tigers' alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact Short can play second base and shortstop -- two positions that are typically occupied by Niko Goodrum and Willi Castro, so it will be interesting to see how he gets deployed. Renato Nunez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, so there will also be at-bats available at designated hitter. The 25-year-old hit .211/.338/.414 with a 13.1 percent walk rate and 31.3 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A with the Cubs in 2019.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Short to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Impact Short was one of six Tigers demoted as the organization reduced its contingent at big-league camp to 42 men. The 25-year-old shortstop is expected to handle an everyday role at Toledo in 2021.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers: Taking a look at prospect Zack Short’s potential value The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Zack Short at last year's 2020 trade deadline when they opted to move Cameron Maybin to the Chicago Cu...

MARCH 15, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Returns to camp Short (COVID-19 protocols) returned to camp Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Short was away from the team for several days due to COVID-19 protocols, although the 25-year-old didn't violate any rules. Manager A.J. Hinch said that Short is scheduled to play in the late innings during Sunday's spring game against the Orioles. Assuming all goes well, Short should be available for the Tigers going forward.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Short (head) is away from the team due to COVID-19 protocols, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Short had been dealing with a head injury after being hit in the head Thursday but checked out fine afterward. Although Hinch didn't provide specifics regarding his absence due to COVID-19 protocols, he said that Short didn't violate any rules. It's not yet clear when he could return.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doing fine following injury Manager A.J. Hinch said that Short (head) checked out fine after leaving Thursday's spring game against Toronto early due to injury, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Short was evaluated for concussion symptoms after being hit in the head by a pitch Thursday, but Hinch didn't express any concerns regarding his status. It's not yet clear when the 25-year-old will return, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hit in head by pitch Short left Thursday's game against Toronto after getting hit in the head by a pitch, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Short remained down on one knee briefly before walking off with team trainers. The severity of the injury is not yet clear.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

College teammates Foley, Short reunite TAMPA, Fla. -- Sacred Heart University, a school in Fairfield, Conn., with an enrollment of around 8,500 students, has produced one Major Le...

MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

What Detroit Tigers' Zack Short thinks about Kody Clemens, Spencer Torkelson Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short checks in Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, from spring training in Lakeland, Florida.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Arrives at camp Short arrived in camp Saturday and participated in fielding drills, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Short, Jeimer Candelario and Miguel Cabrera were among the handful of position players to arrive early with full-squad workouts not scheduled to begin until Monday. Short came to the Tigers last August in the deal that sent Cameron Maybin to the Cubs. The 25-year-old will likely begin the year at Triple-A Toledo, but he could get called up at some point due to his defensive versatility in the infield.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers Roster Preview: Zack Short In our continuing series of getting to know the 2021 Detroit Tigers 40 man roster, with the last piece featuring Gregory Soto by Rogelio Cas...

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM