Zack Short signs MLB contract with Detroit Tigers; Jace Jung optioned

TL;DR

Zack Short has signed a one-year MLB contract with the Detroit Tigers after being designated for assignment. He is set to start in the lineup against the Kansas City Royals.

Key points

Zack Short signed a one-year MLB contract with the Tigers
Short was traded from the Washington Nationals
He was designated for assignment before signing
Short will start against the Kansas City Royals

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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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Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short (15) throws towards first base as Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) is out on second base during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Monday, May 4, 2026.

This time, Short has replaced third baseman on the 26-man roster.

Q&A

What led to Zack Short signing with the Detroit Tigers?

Zack Short signed with the Detroit Tigers after being traded from the Washington Nationals and subsequently designated for assignment.

When will Zack Short make his debut for the Tigers?

Zack Short is scheduled to make his debut in the Tigers' starting lineup on May 8 against the Kansas City Royals.

What is the duration of Zack Short's contract with the Tigers?

Zack Short signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.