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KANSAS CITY, MO – Zack Short is back with the Detroit Tigers for the second time in five days.
The Tigers traded for Short from the Washington Nationals and added him to their 26-man roster for two days before designating him for assignment. Three days later, after clearing waivers, Short signed a one-year contract with the Tigers.
It's an MLB contract.
On the same day he signed, Short was written into the Tigers' starting lineup Friday, May 8, for the opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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This time, Short has replaced third baseman on the 26-man roster.
Zack Short signed with the Detroit Tigers after being traded from the Washington Nationals and subsequently designated for assignment.
Zack Short is scheduled to make his debut in the Tigers' starting lineup on May 8 against the Kansas City Royals.
Zack Short signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.
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In eight games, Jung hit .167 (1-for-6) with two walks and one strikeout, spanning eight plate appearances. The 25-year-old made smart swing decisions and put the ball in play at elite rates in a designated hitter role, as the Tigers refused to play him on defense.
Defense is Short's calling card.
He is a shortstop-first position player, but he also has extensive experience at second and third base.
His offense is a reason to be concerned, hitting .171 with an 11.7% walk rate, 29% strikeout rate and .564 OPS throughout his six-year MLB career, spanning 243 games.
The Tigers cut Short because they thought second baseman Gleyber Torres would avoid a stint on the injured list, only to change their mind and sign Short after Torres eventually landed on the injured list with a left oblique strain.
This story will be updated.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Zack Short signs MLB contract with Detroit Tigers, replacing Jace Jung